If you are facing the prospect of criminal prosecution, you probably want to know exactly what your charges may be, and the consequences that you could face upon conviction. While state laws vary quite a bit in terms of criminal punishments, federal law also plays a...
Mail fraud is an umbrella term that may refer to several different criminal actions. There are multiple kinds of mail fraud that are recognized by the United States Postal Service and U.S. court system. Some of these include employment fraud, such as pyramid schemes,...
Administrative work is often demanding and exhausting labor. As a secretary, executive assistant or other administrative professional, your pay probably doesn't match your job responsibilities. Your employer may expect you to constantly multitask, to manage the...
For many people who wind up having a serious conversation with a police officer, it’s the very first time. If the officer suspects that they broke the law or is even planning on arresting them, they can feel quite anxious and may make mistakes that can impact their...
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is illegal in every state in the United States. However, many people make the mistake of committing this crime. If you suffer a lapse in judgment and are arrested for DUI, there is no reason to panic. Instead, learn more...
When it comes to mail fraud, there’s one thing you never want to forget: It’s a federal criminal charge that can result in life-altering consequences. As the name suggests, this crime is associated with the use of the United States Postal Service (USPS) or any private...
An embezzlement investigation in Texas took an unexpected turn in March when deputies from the Clay County Sheriff's Office discovered that funds taken without permission from a high school booster club's bank account had been sent to a firefighters association. The...
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...
