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Many people closely guard information about themselves. This is a good idea, but there are times when someone may need to give out their personal information. Identity theft is a serious matter now, especially because of the ease of doing certain things online....
Realizing the authorities are investigating you on suspicion of a white-collar crime can sometimes lead you to do things that worsen your situation. It would be a real shame if the original charges amounted to nothing, but you still end up penalized for something you...
When two or more people enter into an agreement to violate federal drug laws, they may face drug conspiracy charges. If convicted, you could end up in jail for several years, not to mention the steep fines the court may impose on you. There are two main elements of...
People sometimes use words like homicide and murder as if they are synonyms. They act as if these are interchangeable terms. Some of this may come from watching popular television shows where a character is in the homicide department, or something of this nature. But...
Racketeering is a term used for criminal acts that involve things like extortion and that involve a “racket.” In this way, the racket is a scheme you organize to make a profit illegally. Usually, this charge describes patterns of illegal activity outlined in the...
There’s no telling who’s selling drugs these days. Someone off the streets could randomly come up to you and try and sell something. Or, it could be a relative or even your roommate – and that might spell trouble for you. Some people can go their entire lives without...
When law enforcement agencies at all levels want to search someone’s home or office, they like the element of surprise. That means the people who live or work there often have no idea they’re going to show up and may not even realize that they’re under criminal...
You have just learned that you have somehow become embroiled in a federal investigation. You might protest that you didn’t do anything wrong, so how is it possible that you got dragged into the investigation? The answer lies in what the Department of Justice views as...
If you are facing criminal charges then it’s highly likely that you’ll have to attend a number of court hearings. When pleading not guilty, the most important of these will be the trial date. What happens if you cannot make it on a certain day? Will the court show...
Losing a criminal trial can be devastating for a defendant and their loved ones. After a serious charge, the defendant faces the possibility of an immediate arrest and incarceration, even while they are waiting for their sentence. In any event, the defendant receives...
