Public corruption offenses cost the United States government and citizens billions of dollars each year. Keep reading to learn more. Determining Public Corruption As noted, public corruption costs our country billions of dollars each year. Searching for, investigating, and prosecuting those who commit public corruption is a top priority of the FBI in the United […]
The Rise of AI and Deepfakes: Emerging Legal Issues in Internet Crime
January 22, 2026 by ·
The proliferation of AI generated deepfakes has forced change on the laws protecting victims. Keep reading to learn more. AI, Deepfakes, and Reality Simply put, AI is a broad category of technology that allows computers to perform complex functions. One of these complex functions is creating deepfakes. Deepfakes manipulate an existing video, image, or audio […]
Mortgage Fraud Schemes: How to Identify Them & What to Do if You’re Accused
October 6, 2025 by ·
Mortgage fraud is a serious crime that can result in huge losses for victims and severe legal consequences for those who commit it. Mortgage Fraud 101 Mortgage fraud is the deliberate act of lying or omission of information by the mortgage underwriter or lender in order to fund, purchase, or insure a mortgage loan. Mortgage […]
Navigating Federal Drug Possession Charges: What to Expect and How to Prepare
October 6, 2025 by ·
Facing federal drug possession charges is a serious matter that could result in a mandatory prison sentence; keep reading to learn more. Federal Drug Possession Charges Any drug possession accusation is serious, even at the state level the consequences can be harsh, but federal drug possession charges put the accused in a dire situation. Drug […]
The Difference Between Civil and Criminal Tax Penalties
October 6, 2025 by ·
Civil and Criminal tax crimes both have consequences, however the more severe the crime, the harsher the penalty will be. Keep reading to learn more. Civil vs. Criminal Tax Crimes While both civil and criminal tax fraud are subject to serious consequences, the primary boundary that divides the two is intent. In criminal tax fraud, […]
A Brief History of High-Profile Corruption Cases in the U.S.
October 6, 2025 by ·
Public corruption cases garner a lot of attention because they represent a true betrayal of the public’s trust. Keep reading to learn more about some of the most prominent cases in the U.S. Public Corruption It is estimated that public corruption costs the U.S. government and the public billions of tax dollars each year. Not […]
How Public Corruption Cases Differ from Other White-Collar Investigations
October 6, 2025 by ·
Public corruption cases tend to attract more attention than white collar crime investigations, and there is a good reason for that. Keep reading to learn more. Public Corruption Cases vs. White Collar Crime Investigations Public corruption is the misuse of one’s public office/or authority, either an elected office or an appointed position, for personal gain. […]
Tax Fraud in the Digital Age: Cryptocurrency, Apps, and Online Income
October 6, 2025 by ·
Tax fraud has evolved with the advancement of technology making it difficult for tax authorities to keep pace. Keep reading to learn more. Digital Everything When it comes to money, the options for how to digitally manage it, store it, and spend it are limitless. Of course this wasn’t always the case, and with anything […]
Theft by Deception: What It Is & How It’s Prosecuted in New Jersey
June 26, 2025 by ·
Most theft is straightforward; property or assets are taken without permission resulting in a crime. Theft by deception is a little more interesting and trickier, keep reading to learn more. Theft by Deception Theft by deception at its core is just like any other theft: it entails taking someone else’s property, goods, or services on […]
The Impact of Prior Convictions on Federal Drug Trafficking Sentences
June 24, 2025 by ·
A conviction for Federal drug trafficking is serious, but the penalties are even harsher for those with a criminal history. First, What is Drug Trafficking? Selling, providing, delivering, or otherwise distributing controlled substances is often known as drug trafficking. Simply possessing drugs does not mean you will be charged with trafficking, however the amount of […]
