Federal Penalties for Hacking: What Are the Consequences?

Hacking into a computer may seem like an innocent trick or prank; however, it’s a federal offense no matter how you look at it. Being accused, charged, or found guilty of hacking brings serious life-altering consequences. Keep reading to learn more about the repercussions of hacking and what to do if you’re accused.  Hacking 101 […]

How Federal Crime Convictions Affect Immigration Status & Citizenship

If you are a non-citizen and accused of a crime in the United States, your immigration status is in jeopardy. Even if the charges against you are dropped, being arrested or detained for a crime can lead to immigration consequences. Keep reading to learn more about how federal crime convictions negatively impact immigration status and […]

The Many Forms of Business Fraud & How to Protect Yourself 

Business fraud can devastate a business and ruin trusted relationships. Unfortunately, there are a lot of different ways to defraud a company, but knowing them, and knowing how to protect your business may safeguard your organization. Keep reading to learn more about business fraud and shielding your company from fraudulence.  Business Fraud  When you think […]

Is Computer Hacking a Crime?

There is no way around using digital interaction to access important information like bank accounts, driver’s license information, even social security details, and more. For those with the know-how, gaining access to this prime data is easy! Keep reading to learn more about computer hacking and how it stacks up as a crime.  Computer Hacking […]

Healthcare Crime 101: How Medical Practitioners Can Protect Themselves

Malpractice and How to Avoid It  Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional neglects to provide appropriate care, take appropriate action, or gives substandard treatment that results in harm, injury, or death to a patient. It may seem like simple logic to believe that healthcare professionals should just not make any mistakes, but that’s not […]

Bribery: What is it, and What to Do if You’re Accused

Bribery 101 Bribery refers to the offering, soliciting, giving, or receiving of any item of value as a means of influencing the actions of an individual holding a public or legal duty. The person being offered the money does not have to complete the act desired by the bribe for bribery to have taken place. […]

What is the Difference Between Street Crime and White Collar Crime?

Street Crime vs. White Collar Crime While street crimes and white collar crimes are prosecuted similarly in the court of law, there are some major differences that influence the consequences associated with each. There are also some distinctions between how each category of crime is classified, and what types of infractions constitute each type.  Street […]

What Is Organized Crime?

Organized Crime  The History Organized crime in the United States began in the early 19th century. Irish, Italian, and Eastern European Jewish immigrants living in urban ghettos formed street gangs and crime syndicates in order to achieve the American dream in the shortest amount of time possible. Robbery, extortion, counterfeiting and other illegal activities provided […]

What is Embezzlement, and What to Do If You’re Accused of It 

White collar crime is typically described as a victimless crime; however, the white-collar crime of embezzlement can ruin relationships, families, trust, and even lives. Embezzlement tends to hit victims harder because the perpetrator is someone they know and trust. Keep reading to learn more about embezzlement and what to do if you’re accused of it […]

Everything You Need to Know About Drug Possession in New Jersey

Being accused or convicted of drug possession in New Jersey is life altering. The penalties for a conviction can ruin your reputation, your career, and your family. Keep reading to learn more about how drug possession is treated in New Jersey and how you can protect yourself if you are accused.  Drug Possession No doubt […]