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A Ponzi scheme is a business crime that can happen anywhere, including in Tampa, Florida. It is a scam in which money is taken from the newest investors in a company, giving it back to the oldest investors in a company. This is a fraudulent form of activity that will...
Law enforcement in Tampa regularly arrest people on drug charges. However, those officers are subject to the same laws as everyone else. Sometimes, police officers are themselves arrested by state or federal authorities and charged with major drug crimes like...
The concept of sex tourism is a relatively recent one. It can refer to a person's travel to another country where it's legal to have sex with sex workers. If a U.S. citizen or permanent resident visits one of these countries with the primary intention of engaging in...
Identity theft has become an increasingly popular crime during the past few decades. The tactics would-be criminals use to procure sensitive personal data have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years. Both federal and state lawmakers have quickly drafted...
Officials with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) admitted that the Tampa Bay region had an opioid problem just under a year ago. At the time, they explained how they had a big problem with residents buying powder-like concoctions off the street then dying...
Individuals who own stocks know all about strategizing. Investors often like to buy up shares in new companies when they're relatively unknown and the stocks are inexpensive. The hope is that the stocks will increase in value. These individuals are also savvy enough...
Some types of petty theft are dealt with by issuing fines. However, more serious organized theft crimes or the theft of property of a high value will likely lead to serious consequences and potential jail time.If you have been accused of engaging in theft of...
Having a criminal record can affect you of multiple levels. It can affect your ability to secure a job, professional license, student loans, housing or credit. You may be unable to vote with a conviction on your permanent record. It may also adversely impact your...
Being convicted of a crime can significantly impact your ability to get federal financial aid such as student loans and Pell grants. Current laws make imprisoned individuals ineligible to receive almost any type of federal assistance to attend college. Incarcerated...
Restitution is a monetary sum that convicted criminals may have to pay to their crime victims. Florida judges will often order a defendant to pay restitution in cases where there's documentable proof that their victim has suffered some financial distress or loss due...
