Anyone who works in finance or holds a position of trust and has access to a business’ financials is at risk of allegations of embezzlement. Whether from a disgruntled co-worker looking to cause trouble or a person in a superior role within the business, these...
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Felony and Federal Crimes
How romance and job scams can lead to federal charges
The internet has done much to bring together people who would otherwise never have met one another. But that can be either positive or negative, depending on the intentions of those you meet. Unfortunately, some bad online actors have wreaked havoc on otherwise...
Can you be arrested for buying stolen items?
Most people who commit burglaries or home invasions are not stealing items for themselves. They’re trying to take items that they believe they can resell. This is why electronics are so popular. It’s not that anyone wants another television, but simply that they know...
What does it mean to be “a person of interest” in an investigation?
You know that the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the local authorities are looking into certain irregularities in your company’s records, and charges could be coming. You’ve heard yourself described as a “person of interest” in this case. Does that automatically mean...
3 things to know about getting out of jail
One of the first things a person wants to know when they’re arrested is what they have to do to get out of jail. For some charges, getting out is a matter of waiting for a certain time to elapse. For others, you’ll have to post bail before you can be released. Bail is...
Want to invoke your Miranda rights? Do so clearly
Most people know that they have specific rights when they’re dealing with law enforcement officers. These are outlined in the Miranda warning that police must read to people who are being taken into custody. These rights are based on the Fifth Amendment of the United...