Any type of fraud can lead to significant losses for unsuspecting victims who might be unaware of the crime until it is too late. The same goes for securities fraud. This offense involves people entrusting their finances as investments to individuals or institutions...
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When could someone face charges over allegations of tax fraud?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is tasked with a challenging mission. The IRS must review income records and tax returns to ensure that individuals and businesses pay an appropriate amount in taxes every year. Comparing information provided by employers and...
Understanding the prohibition of illegal gambling businesses
The law in the U.S. is strict on illegal gambling. Federal statutes clearly define what constitutes an illegal gambling business and the penalties for those involved in such activities. If someone conducts, finances, manages, supervises, directs or owns all or part of...
What is racketeering?
Racketeering is a catchall term to describe a host of organized criminal activities that, in concert, form a profitable enterprise. Racketeering charges can often relate to such crimes as: Robbery Gambling Drug trafficking Human trafficking Murder Arson Kidnapping...
What are the types of identity theft?
Modern technology has allowed digital information to flow constantly, allowing consumers to complete different tasks and transactions from mobile devices. It might be a good sign of progress tech-wise, but this phenomenon allowed identity theft to become more...
Is it a crime for a teacher to administer corporal punishment on students?
There are several ways to discipline unruly child students, but none are as severe as corporal punishment. Physical punishment, such as paddling, may be able to discourage undesirable behavior, but it doesn’t change the fact that it can lead to injuries for children....
Petroleum theft – More than swiping fuel from a gas station
As of 2022, Texas accounted for 42% of America’s crude oil production and 27% of natural gas production. It goes without saying that crude oil and natural gas production is one of the biggest industries for the state. But with a large industry comes opportunities for...
Lying on a personal loan application is a crime
A personal loan can help solve a pressing financial problem, or help you make a big purchase that you normally can’t afford immediately. Family vacations, emergency repairs to your home, even expensive medical bills – a timely personal loan can help pay these off, and...
An educator’s recovery from scrutiny after a criminal charge
There are complex reasons why an educator may be subjected to criminal charges, whether misdemeanors or felonies. It may be related to fraud or drug offenses or involve graver criminal charges. And it can happen to anyone. But why does it seem like educators...
When can someone qualify for tax-related innocent spouse relief?
Annual income taxes are a responsibility for every employed adult and anyone earning passive income through investments. Married couples often file joint tax returns so that they can combine their obligations and receive a larger joint refund. It is very common for...