While crimes involving violence and physical harm are treated seriously in Minnesota, another branch of offenses is often overlooked. White-collar crimes typically don’t involve violence or physicality, but they are a severe matter. White-collar crime is often viewed...
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How can you tell if you’re avoiding taxes or evading them?
The Internal Revenue Service IRS evaluates financial statements from individuals and businesses and enforces federal tax law. Every year, people have to file an annual tax return with the IRS. Those who are self-employed or who run businesses may have to make...
Mail fraud may not be intentional, but you still need a defense
Mail fraud is any kind of fraud that involves the use of the United States postal service. It doesn’t matter if the fraud originates on the phone, online or in the mail; if it involves the USPS, then you could face penalties for mail fraud. Mail fraud tends to be...
Why do attorneys poll the jury after a verdict?
There are a lot of steps in any criminal trial, and some of those steps may seem rather pointless to people unfamiliar with the process – but they’re not. Consider, for example, the moment after a verdict is read and one side or the other (usually the side that lost)...
3 possible defenses for fraud charges
As a financial adviser, being charged with fraud can be career-ending. Integrity and reputation are the hallmarks of the financial industry, and facing any white collar crimes could cast aspersions on your ability to deliver. In addition, a conviction could mean the...
Are you a victim of health care fraud?
Health care is an important component of every person’s life. However, scammers take advantage of this fact and engage in fraudulent activities with health care. Senior citizens are particularly vulnerable to health care fraud thanks to their diminished ability to...
3 common misconceptions about white-collar crimes
When considering the criminal law, violent crimes against the person are often the main point of focus. However, there is another branch of offense that warrants further consideration. Certain crimes may not involve an offense against the person but have a nature...
An overview of forgery in Minnesota
When considering serious criminal offenses much of the focus is often on crimes such as theft, robbery and murder. As a result, other serious crimes often go under the radar. However, there is a set of crimes that have significant impacts on victims as well as severe...
Is it still possible to counterfeit prescriptions?
Over time, there have been steps taken to reduce the chances of counterfeiting prescriptions. Counterfeit prescriptions can lead to drug abuse and other problems, so taking steps like making all prescriptions digital or requiring the pharmacist to call the doctor for...
Insurance fraud is on the rise in Minnesota
Criminal activity is actually an industry, of sorts, and -- like any other industry -- it’s prone to shifts in trends. Right now, particularly in Minnesota, insurance fraud is on the rise. According to the Minnesota Commerce Fraud Bureau (CFB), there was an 11%...