Assault and battery criminal charges are among the most serious, as a conviction has the potential to result in penalties as serious as a long prison sentence and large fine. With so much on the line, it’s imperative to choose the right assault defense strategy for...
Month: May 2020
How does a business wind up accused of money laundering?
Laundering means to wash or clean something. Most of the time when people speak about laundering something, they mean physically cleaning an item. However, when it comes to money laundering, the word has a more metaphorical meaning. While there probably are situations...
How is embezzlement different from theft or fraud?
The word “theft” is a blanket term that refers to a broad range of property crimes whose end results are that they deprive someone of the value of an item or asset. There are many different kinds of theft, and some of them have stronger negative cultural connotations...
Understanding the different types of fraud
Fraud is a broad term. Technically, it means deliberate deception intended for financial or personal gain. However, it can come in many different forms. Fraud may be charged whether it is successful or merely attempted. Here are some of the more common types of fraud:...