An example of extortion carried out on a broad scale is demonstrated by the arrest and conviction of a man who set up call centers used to defraud unsuspecting victims out of large sums of money.The 2015 conviction was the result of months of work by the FBI and other...
Filing income tax isn't something that most people would consider a fun activity, but is something that must be done if you have taxable income. If you don't file your income taxes, there is a chance that you could face criminal charges.There are two terms that people...
The criminal justice system is often mystifying to the people who are facing charges. You need to be able to think clearly about what options you have for handling the matter so that you can decide what you feel is best. We can help you find out what kinds of...
Many people think of criminal charges as something that only comes when police officers see the crime being committed. This is one way that this might occur, but it is far from the only way.In some cases, criminal charges are brought as the result of a criminal...
The trail that leads to white collar criminal charges is usually a lengthy one. The prosecution isn't likely going to act on information presented to it unless there is evidence to back the claims that were made. In many cases, an investigation is conducted. The...
In 2013, the United States attorney in Manhattan dropped charges and convictions for insider trading against an employee of SAC Capital Advisors, Michael S. Steinberg, and six cooperating witnesses who had entered guilty pleas in the matter.The dismissals came after...
Telemarketing fraud is something that is very serious. For people who use the telephone to make sales and handle customer contact, there is a fine line to walk regarding how you handle these calls. Missteps and misstatements can lead to accusations of telemarketing...
The criminal court system is responsible for determining what sentences are appropriate after defendants are convicted of crimes. There are many different factors that come into the picture when the courts must determine a sentence.One of the primary things that the...
Investigations into criminal activity usually include going to physical locations to collect evidence. This is a process that must be handled in exactly the right manner. Without the correct process, there is a good chance that all the evidence collected with be...
There are a lot of things that people find mystifying about facing securities fraud charges. One of the things that is often puzzling is some of the terms that are used in these cases. If you are facing this type of criminal charge, we want to make sure that you...