Money laundering occurs when money earned through illegal activities is put through a series of activities to hide its source of origin. For example, if a Florida drug dealer earns thousands in the sale of illicit drugs, he will not deposit that large amount of money...
A white-collar crime that is often overlooked in Florida is bank fraud. While you might think that there is an abundance of security at these financial institutions, there are situations that occur that lead to large amounts of money being taken or sent to other...
Identity theft is a charge in Florida that requires a solid defense. It’s a type of fraud-related white-collar crime that involves the use of another person’s information. There are different types of identity theft charges that a person can face. Understanding...
Programs such as Social Security and Medicare provide billions of dollars to residents in Florida throughout the country each year. They help the elderly, poor, and disabled stay out of further poverty and allow them to live with dignity. But as large government...
Data loss is a serious problem that can impact individuals and businesses in Florida. It can happen in a variety of ways. Understanding data loss Data loss refers to important files on a computer being compromised. One of the biggest examples of this issue is a data...
Taxpayers who transact business in cryptocurrency must report their virtual earnings to the IRS and pay federal taxes on that income. While buying digital currency won’t prompt a tax bill, converting it to cash, trading for another coin or using it for purchases may...
The Southern District of Florida’s (FLSD) U.S. Attorney’s Office has been selected to head one of three COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force Teams nationally. In recent weeks alone, FLSD has charged 23 COVID-19 relief fraud cases, with scheme amounts totaling over $150...
Medicare is a government program that was established to help seniors and disabled individuals in Florida and the rest of the country afford healthcare. Unfortunately, it doesn't cater to all seniors and disabled individuals. The government has placed strict rules and...
The Department of Justice is changing the ways federal prosecutors will handle white collar criminal cases, putting a greater emphasis on individual executives who commit fraud and changing the incentive structure for companies negotiating with the government over...
In Florida, one major concern for defendants in a federal criminal trial is the bond and ball system. It plays an important role in determining how and when a person can stay at home instead of jail when awaiting trial and what conditions may apply. Bonds A bond is a...