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DOJ Promises Leniency for White Collar Crime in Corporate America

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

Corporate and white collar crime enforcement by the U.S. Department of Justice is expected to increase in 2023, and it will increase yet more in 2024. While vowing to take a tougher stand against corporate crime, the Biden Justice Department has made it
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South Florida residents sentenced for $28 million PPP fraud scheme

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023palmbeachfederaldefense

Four South Florida residents were sentenced to prison on Friday for their involvement in a $28 million PPP fraud scheme.  The sentences ranged from 15 months in prison to 70 months in prison. According to the Department of Justice, one of the
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Firearm possession during federal crimes commission in Florida

December 6, 2022December 20, 2022palmbeachfederaldefense

Section 924(c) of Title 18 of the United States Code is the federal statute that criminalizes using or possession of a firearm in the course of drug trafficking or some other violent crime in Florida. The statute provides for extremely harsh penalties,
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What Is Social Security fraud?

October 19, 2022December 20, 2022palmbeachfederaldefense

Programs such as Social Security and Medicare provide billions of dollars to residents in Florida throughout the country each year. They help the elderly, poor, and disabled stay out of further poverty and allow them to live with dignity. But as large
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Is your 401(k) safe from cyber theft?

June 29, 2022December 26, 2022palmbeachfederaldefense

401(k)s are more vulnerable to cyber theft than ever, as cases of cyber crimes against these accounts continue to occur in increasing numbers. This may have a significant impact on any retirement accounts you have. Fortunately, there are ways of protecting your
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What are the differences between bribery and gratuity?

May 19, 2022December 20, 2022palmbeachfederaldefense

Florida residents arrested for certain types of white-collar crimes should take the charges against them seriously. It’s important to get help and recognize the differences between bribery and gratuity. What is bribery? Bribery is a white-collar crime that is committed when a
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Racketeering is linked to the RICO Act

April 20, 2022December 26, 2022palmbeachfederaldefense

Racketeering is the act of running an illegal business and earning an illegal income. The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act is a law that makes racketeering a federal crime in a nationwide effort to stop organized crime. When people think
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What are the Most Common Federal Computer Crimes?

May 24, 2019December 26, 2022palmbeachfederaldefense

With the explosive growth of the Internet and computer technology, federal computer crimes have evolved from non-existent to touching on every aspect of computer activity for intensive and occasional users alike.  There are a number of federal laws that criminalize computer activity,
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What is a Federal Conspiracy Charge and How Can I Beat It?

May 20, 2019palmbeachfederaldefense

Conspiracy is a common charge in federal white collar criminal cases. Because conspiracy law allows federal prosecutors to charge people for conduct that does not amount to the commission of a full criminal offense, a charge of conspiracy is often included in
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What is the Constitutional Right to Counsel?

December 20, 2018December 26, 2022palmbeachfederaldefense

The 6th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to an attorney to anyone facing federal criminal charges. The 14th Amendment and some state constitutions also afford this right to anyone facing state felony charges. Those who are indigent and cannot
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DOJ Promises Leniency for White Collar Crime in Corporate America

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RICO violations in Florida

Misunderstanding might exist about how federal law enforcement investigates Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) violations. For example, some might...
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