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When does a misappropriation of funds constitute embezzlement?
Employers often trust employees with considerable assets, especially those who hold executive positions. That trust comes with the responsibility of that there’s a proper use of funds. When there is a misappropriation of funds or assets, there’s a chance that a person can face embezzlement…
Man faces over 20 years in prison for fraud allegations in NY
Fraud is a serious allegation with potentially far-reaching consequences. Getting charged with this crime is something to be cautious of and to talk to an attorney about as soon as you can. That’s because federal fraud charges almost inevitably come with penalties including jail time…
What criminal offenses violate the RICO Act?
Federal lawmakers signed the Racketeer Influenced and Corruptions Act (RICO Act) into law in 1978. Many states have enacted similar laws since that time. You may find yourself facing RICO charges if you band together with others to set up a business aimed at embezzling…
Understanding kickbacks and why they’re illegal
Sometimes people do business in ways that may seem normal or at least harmless but that actually violate the law. In other cases, people take positions where their predecessors engaged in these illegal actions, and the same is expected of them. One of these illegal…
National Rifle Association faces fraud charge while in bankruptcy
If you’ve been following the news, you may have seen that the National Rifle Association is facing fraud charges. The lawsuit against the NRA is seeking to dissolve the organization if it is found to be true. The NRA immediately requested that the lawsuit be…
Domino’s case thrown out by New York Supreme Court
If you’re facing fraud charges, it’s very important to take steps to defend yourself. Those charges could lead to serious penalties, time in prison, high fines and more. A good defense can make a difference and may result in your case being dismissed. For example,…
Former Airport Workers Stole $6 Million In Luxury Goods
Three former workers at JFK Airport were arrested for using inside knowledge to steal $6 million in Chanel, Gucci and Prada shipments. In addition to the three airport workers, three others were also indicted for their role in stealing and reselling everything from luxury shoes…
How Often Do Federal Criminal Defendants Get Convicted?
The U.S. Attorney’s Office generally must first present a case in front of a grand jury and secure an indictment before moving forward in filing federal criminal charges against a defendant. One of the reasons they have this system in place is so prosecutors can…
When Can Police Search My Phone?
If you come under suspicion for a serious crime, whether for health care fraud, drug offenses or embezzlement, at some point police may request to search your phone as part of their investigation. However, just as when police may ask to search your residence, you…
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