Business fraud is a criminal offense of intentionally attempting or successfully executing a plan to defraud a business or obtain control of property owned by a business. These goals are usually accomplished via false representations, promises or pretenses....
If you are facing charges for shoplifting, you are certainly not alone. According to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention (NASP), roughly 27 million shoplifters live here in the United States, which works out to about one in every 11 individuals. Within...
If you're facing criminal charges, it is important to think beyond the immediate consequences and consider the big picture. Even after you have paid your fines and/or served your time behind bars, that conviction may impact your life. If the offense stays on your...
If you have been following news reports, you have likely heard of the college admission scandal that has ensnared celebrities, elite universities and others. Recently, a well-known actress, Felicity Huffman, agreed to plead guilty to charges in an initial indictment....
It is notoriously difficult to get into schools like Yale and Stanford, but some parents felt like they had found a way around it. A bribery scandal recently broke in the news, showing that many parents essentially bought their kids' way into prestigious schools all...
If you lost a lot of money due to investing in a program that was unsuccessful, you could be facing financial difficulties that have changed the way you live your life. You might be struggling financially to the point that you are considering filing for bankruptcy. In...
Taxes are due April 15th. Although many people have worried about receiving reduced tax refunds this year, data actually shows the average taxpayer has gotten more. The average refund check so far is $3,068, which is a 0.7 percent increase from last...
Most people are familiar with presidential pardons. However, governors of states also have the power to award pardons under certain circumstances. In December of 2018, New York governor Andrew Cuomo provided clemency to 29 felons. Many of them faced deportation,...
Insider trading is a type of securities fraud that occurs when confidential information is spread to shareholders so that they can take actions that are one step ahead of what is public knowledge. For example, if an investor receives confidential information that...
If you have been accused of an assault in New York, you are probably feeling worried about the potential consequences of the accusation. Being charged with any type of assault can lead to life-changing consequences for your entire future. That's why it is important...