Identity theft is becoming one of the most common crimes because so many of us depend on computers and smartphones to conduct our personal and business affairs. We shop, bank, send and collect money through person-to-person (P2P) apps, and even file ...
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The federal government enacted the CARES Act of 2020 in response to the disastrous economic consequences the COVID-19 pandemic inflicted on American businesses and workers. As part of the massive economic relief package, the Small Business Administr...
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An indictment is a legal document criminally charging a person named as the defendant with committing a crime. The indictment does not prove the defendant’s guilt but is often referred to as “merely a ticket to the courtroom.” The indictment is...
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Expungement of a criminal record means the record is erased, deleted, or destroyed so that it is no longer accessible to the public. The existence and availability of criminal records can mean that someone’s mistake made years earlier can haunt the...
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The difference between federal and state crimes can be confusing, especially when the charged offenses seem similar. How does someone know if a crime will be prosecuted by the state or by the federal government? This blog post explains...
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Whether it's for hunting or personal protection, it's essential to know whether you can legally have a gun. Federal law prohibits people from acquiring or possessing firearms if convicted of certain crimes. This includes a felony convi...
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Federal criminal investigations can affect many people. It can be distressing when receiving a subpoena to testify before a grand jury or have a visit from federal agents. It’s important to note that not all who are interviewed b...
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Under US Federal Law, a special provision in the Federal Sentencing Guidelines allows a reduction in an offender’s sentence if the offender takes responsibility for their actions and pleads guilty, and takes steps to show a change in behavior. ...
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Keith Nicoletta, of Dade City, Florida pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to launder $1.9 million in fraudulently-obtained Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. After making false claims on his loan application that he had a local scrap me...
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Florida continues to rank highly in the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) yearly rankings of rates of fraud by state. As a Federal organization, the FTC also keeps a close eye on fraud at that level as well. At both levels, wire fraud is often u...
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