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Understanding illegal insider trading
If you’re a corporate insider like a director or anyone who may be privy to private information like the exchange of shares in your company’s stock, it’s vital you understand what is and isn’t considered illegal insider trading. It’s also important to know how the...
‘Upcoding’ and other forms of health care fraud
If you are a patient or medical professional accused of committing criminal health care fraud, you could face prison time or be subject to weighty fines if convicted. In addition to that, there could be further collateral damage to your career, reputation, and...
What do you do if the FBI wants to talk?
The last thing you expected when you got up this morning was to find agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at your doorstep -- but there they are. Now, they’d like to come inside and talk with you about something. It’s downright scary, and the agents...
Embezzlement: Don’t convert what isn’t yours
Embezzlement is a serious criminal act that can get you into deep trouble with the law. You could face serious fines or imprisonment if you’re charged and convicted. Embezzlement occurs when: You take possession of a person’s property lawfully You take that property...
What does the decline of white collar prosecutions mean?
According to a recently released study from Syracuse University, the number of white collar cases being prosecuted by federal authorities has been on a decline. The report indicates that the current number of prosecutions is about 25% less than the number seen just...
Beware of collateral consequences
Once you’ve found a career you enjoy and that you’re enjoying success with, you’ll probably do whatever you can to prevent it from being taken away from you. One thing that can cause a problem with this is if you’re facing a criminal charge for something related to...
Man pleads guilty in Florida court to charges linked to fake art
A 43-year-old man has pleaded guilty to federal charges in Florida in connection with fraudulent works of art. The man, a Los Angeles resident, was accused of buying works of art that he said were created by well-known graffiti artists Jean-Michael Basquiat and Keith...
The right drug possession defense is critical
If you’re charged with possession of drugs, it’s a must to understand the seriousness of the crime and the steps you can take to minimize its impact on your life. This starts with devising a drug possession defense strategy that positions you to avoid a conviction....
The perjury trap: What is it?
If you follow the news about federal investigations at all, you’ve probably heard the term “perjury trap” thrown around a few times. If you ever get involved in a federal investigation yourself, whether as the subject of investigators’ queries or merely a witness,...
Could sentencing reform be coming to Florida?
There’s no question about it: There are too many people in prison. The criminal justice system in most jurisdictions is bursting at the seams because there are so many defendants either serving time or waiting for trial, and it’s getting worse all the time. Well, some...
