There are reasons that films like Wall Street and Risky Business came out in the market heyday of the 1980s: it was a decade built on shaky finances and high risk ventures. Coupled with the glamour of upper class lifestyles, these characteristics defined the Baby...
When we think of fraud, we often think of the big accounting scandals that plague the modern era: Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme, Lehmen Brother's "too big to fail" lies, and Enron's shady bankruptcy. Mortgage fraud is a growing problem that costs taxpayers money and...
The American justice system doesn't take allegations of sex crimes lightly, especially at the federal level. If you're convicted of a federal sex offense, you face more than just jail time or fines. Below, we catalogue some of the myriad ways these allegations,...
Accounting fraud costs taxpayers tens of millions of dollars annually, if not more. Yet few people, including white collar defendants charged with similar crimes, have a complete sense of historical context for this type of fraud. Companies and individuals found...
The DEA, or Drug Enforcement Agency, is responsible for the enforcement of federal drug laws, and it works relentlessly to keep drugs off the street. Although the agency operates a federal task force, it can also collaborate in state investigations. Here are 6...
Cocaine possession charges and their consequences vary widely. While everyone understands the concept of "possession," when it comes to legal terms, it can take on different meanings. Let's explore them and unpack your defense options, if you stand accused of this...
If officials have accused you of a sex crime, you may face serious consequences. Whether you know you did something wrong (but you don't understand the extent or scope of your trouble), or you believe an investigation unfairly or wrongly targeted you, you're...
Drug trafficking charges span a wide spectrum. In fact, prosecutors can pursue charges at the federal or state level. Generally, federal convictions will result in harsher sentences, while state convictions will not be as severe. Either way, a drug crime is a serious...
Why do federal prosecutors charge defendants with criminal conspiracy? What can you do if you or a loved one faces severe penalties and jail time for allegedly being part of a conspiracy? A prosecutor pursues these serious charges to punish individuals who planned to...
The federal government tracks and reports numerous statistics related to sex offenses and molestation. However, underreporting significantly affects these figures. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, victims only report about 30 percent of all sexual assaults...
