For a time, everyone talked about non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and how they’d be the future of speculative investments. However, like any investment vehicle, it’s essential to make clear what buying an NFT means, or else the seller could get into trouble with the law....
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Fake mail-based solicitation for disaster aid is a federal offense
The frequency and severity of natural disasters are increasing each year. The most destructive disasters, such as wildfires, floods and hurricanes, can cause so much property damage that they can leave many homeowners stranded and without shelter. But America has no...
Embezzling funds? You may not be as invincible as you think
Embezzling is only possible if an organization trusts you with its finances. Perhaps you started by taking small, negligible amounts and were careful to keep your tracks clean. Your position may provide a temporary cover for your actions, but it is important to...
What are the penalties for identity theft in Minnesota?
Crimes are evolving to utilize technology and digital channels used for financial transactions. Sometimes, victims fall prey to these schemes without their knowledge, which usually happens with identity theft. This crime usually involves elaborate methods to collect...
Can the police lie to you?
You’re being interrogated by a police officer, and the officer instructs you to tell the truth. You assume that this instruction works both ways – that the officer is also being honest with you and isn’t going to lie directly during the interrogation. But is this...
Avoid merging personal expenses with business expenses
When you are at the helm of both a business and your personal life, it can be challenging to distinguish between the two. You may believe it is OK to list a family vacation as a work trip or to use money from your business to cover personal expenses. However, you run...
Defending yourself against money laundering allegations
Money laundering is a serious federal crime and a felony in Minnesota. It is when an organized criminal entity obtains large sums of money illegally and then launders it before integrating it into the financial system. Money laundering can happen in different...
How is embezzlement different than theft?
Those who have been charged with embezzlement need to know, first and foremost, that it is a theft charge. Embezzlement is just a type of theft, and these are the charges that typically result. That being said, it is much different than many other types of theft. It’s...
Supreme Court: Intent matters with overprescribing
Overprescribing has become a problem in the United States. This is when a doctor prescribes too much medication to a patient. It may mean that the prescription itself is for too many pills, or it may mean that the doctor continues to give the person new prescriptions...
Could you face charges for muling money?
They say if a deal sounds too good to be true, it likely isn’t such a good deal after all. Yet, people still find themselves entangled in scams and criminal enterprises because they fall for get-rich-quick schemes. While falling for a scam might leave you vulnerable...