Cybercriminals exploit the digital landscape to perpetrate identity theft. Innocent individuals can become victims through no fault of their own, as they employ tactics like phishing, malware and data breaches to pilfer personal information. They can then use these...
Have You Been Charged With A Serious Crime?
Federal Crimes
Forensic accounting can play a role in your criminal defense
White-collar criminal charges may not sound serious when compared with violent crimes, but they often lead to major criminal consequences. Financial crimes can harm businesses or the economy as a whole, which can do a lot of collateral damage. Allegations of financial...
Witness, subject, target or person of interest: What’s the difference?
You’ve found yourself caught up in a federal investigation of some sort – and you’re trying to figure out just how much trouble you’re really in. One clue may be how the authorities describe you. What exactly is the difference between a witness, a subject, a target...
Federal versus state drug crimes: What are the differences?
If you’re accused of a drug crime, it’s important for you to find out if you’re facing state or federal charges. There are some differences in how these cases are handled at the state or federal level. Differences, such as variances in the length of time you could be...
Seemingly smart medical billing practices could send you to jail
People think of medicine as a lucrative career, but many physicians with small practices operate on a shoestring budget. If you have your own private practice or manage a small practice with a few other professionals, every patient visit and procedure matters. Timely...