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...
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6 Sobering Statistics About DEA Investigations
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...
Busted for Cocaine Possession? What’s Next? Typical Charges and Defense Strategies
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...
What You Need to Know About Choosing a Sex Crimes Attorney
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...
The Most Common Drug Trafficking Charges (and What to Do about Them)
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...
Criminal Conspiracy Charges: Common Consequences and Defenses
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...
Molestation and Federal Sex Crimes Statistics
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...
6 Examples of Accounting Fraud in the United States
Accounting fraud relates to illegal actions in a business in which an employee steals from or defrauds the company of its rightful assets. The crime might also include inflating or padding records to make the company appear to have a better financial standing than it...
Finding an Appropriate Defense if You Have Been Charged with Criminal Conspiracy
Criminal conspiracy charges cover a wide range of conduct, ranging from possession of drugs to the commission of murder. In general, conspiracy means that you and at least one other person agreed to commit a criminal offense with one of you doing something specific to...
Federal Sex Crimes: Recovering from a Federal Sex Crime Allegation
Allegations of a sex crime can cause permanent damage to your family, reputation and career and even result in your loss of freedom. Furthermore, whether or not you are convicted, the sexual offense can go on your record, resulting in the possible loss of your job and...

