Not all drugs are legal. Yet even those that are legal can become illegal in specific circumstances and lead to criminal charges. The common factor in all drugs is that they change our bodies. Scientists consider some drugs bring beneficial changes, so they legalize...
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What does it mean to be an accessory to a crime?
You don't have to be physically present or directly involved in a crime to be charged for it. If you helped the commission of a crime in any way, you could be accused of being an accessory to the crime. You can be an accessory to a crime in two ways - before or after...
3 key features of the crime of embezzlement
Embezzlement is a crime of dishonesty that can result in serious financial losses and emotional distress. In contrast to other crimes of dishonesty, such as theft, the accused is likely to have had legal access to the funds or property that have been misappropriated. ...
What are some defenses to white-collar charges?
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...
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...