Healthcare fraud is a national concern that affects millions of Americans. Because the government loses billions of dollars annually, the federal government and the Attorney General’s Office dedicate immense amounts of resources to investigate and prosecute those...
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What must the prosecution show to prove embezzlement?
Embezzlement is less common than other, more well-known offences like theft and fraud. You might not be completely clear with what the prosecutor must prove in order to convict you if you have been charged with the crime. Embezzlement, according to Minnesota law, is...
How does a childcare provider end up accused of fraud?
If you ask people what kinds of criminal charges a daycare provider or other childcare professional might face, most people would think of them failing in their duties. Certainly, some childcare workers end up accused of neglect or child abuse and may face criminal...
How does bankruptcy fraud happen?
As you may already know, you can file for many kinds of bankruptcy. People popularly file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, an asset liquidation plan that serves to reduce or entirely eliminate debt by selling assets. Alternatively, people may go for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy...
What factors affect sentencing in a criminal matter?
People who are facing criminal charges often want to know what type of sentence they’ll face, but this isn’t always easy to determine. There are several factors that can impact sentencing. The judge presiding over the case determines a sentence if a person is...
Why do the police need a warrant to enter your home?
It is often advised that you ask the police if they have a warrant when they come to your house and ask to come inside. They don’t have to have a warrant; they can also get your consent, which is why they’re asking. But you want to ask if they have a warrant so that...
What is a pyramid scheme?
Pyramid schemes are illegal in the United States. They’re considered a type of fraud. Essentially, someone running a pyramid scheme is tricking others who are involved in the scheme into giving them money, with the promise of massive returns in the future. But those...
Reasons to have a lawyer when you talk to the police
Technically speaking, you do not have to have your legal team with you when you talk to police officers. However, you do have a legal right to request that your lawyer be present before you answer any questions. People will often do this after they get arrested and...
Can the police search through your trash?
You typically have an expectation of privacy in your home, so you know that the police can’t just come into your house and search through it for documents after accusing you of financial crimes. They would have to get a warrant first, or they would need to get your...
What’s an environmental crime?
Environmental crimes are, in essence, crimes that affect entire communities – even the world. By their very nature, they damage ecosystems, endanger the public’s health and hurt the environment as a whole. In a world that’s becoming increasingly conscious of the...