There are different types of cryptocurrency; the most commonly traded, including bitcoin, is digital money that is not backed by any government. It exists on a decentralized network of computers based on technology called blockchain and protected by unbreakable codes....
You may believe that you are being held unlawfully by a U.S. government agency and should therefore be released. In such a matter, you may be able to file a federal writ of habeas corpus. Many courts deny these writs with no hearing. If you do get a hearing, you...
Federal prosecutors have charged 21 people in the past couple of weeks with allegedly engaging in various health care fraud schemes related to the Covid-19 pandemic that amounted to about $150 million in illegal government claims. The cases have been filed in nine...
Racketeering is the act of running an illegal business and earning an illegal income. The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act is a law that makes racketeering a federal crime in a nationwide effort to stop organized crime. When people think of...
Mail fraud is one of the most serious federal offenses across the country. It can be jarring for anyone to be charged with this crime. It’s important to know what mail fraud is and how it’s committed. What is mail fraud? Mail fraud is a federal offense that’s...
When most people in Florida think of bankruptcy, they imagine someone who has fallen on hard times and is simply trying to do what's best for their family or business. However, some individuals choose to file for bankruptcy fraudulently to avoid paying their debts....
A white-collar crime in West Palm Beach, Florida, refers to typically nonviolent financial schemes. Embezzlement is an example of white-collar crime involving theft, differing from robbery and burglary. Overview of embezzlement laws in Florida Embezzlement as a...
In Florida, embezzlement is prosecuted as a theft crime under Florida Statute 812. If you're accused of this offense, here is what you need to know. What is embezzlement in Florida? Embezzlement is one of the white-collar crimes in Florida that involves the unlawful...
In his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Biden announced that he is appointing a new Chief Prosecutor to the DOJ’s COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force. According to the White House, the Chief Prosecutor will lead teams of specialized prosecutors and agents focusing on major targets of pandemic fraud, such as those committing large-scale identity theft, including foreign-based…
Florida’s sex offender registry laws are some of the most oppressive in the country. In Florida, people who are required to register as sex offenders are generally required to register for life. Only a select group of individuals can file a petition to request to have their name removed from the Florida sex offender registry. Due to how serious prosecutors…