Can I Get My Belongings Back After an Asset Forfeiture?
Whether you are accused of a crime or involved in the proceedings, it is possible some of your personal property will be considered evidence and seized by the authorities. If this happens, you may wonder when and if you will ever see your property again. The answer to this depends on a number of factors, […]
Is Day Trading Legal?
Most financial advice will usually include investing in the stock market to gain returns on your funds. While it can be volatile, the stock market can be extremely lucrative for many people. One particularly risky route to the stock market is day trading, the act of rapidly buying and selling stocks throughout the day to […]
Indicted vs. Charged: What’s the Difference?
The difference between being charged and indicted depends on the prosecutor who finds probable cause that you committed a crime. When you are charged, it means the district attorney found probable cause to prosecute you. When you are indicted, a grand jury found probable cause to prosecute you. What Does “Charged” Mean? A criminal charge is an official allegation that you […]
What Does Money Laundering Mean?
Money laundering is a very serious financial crime, whether committed by a teenager on the street or by a white-collar financial manager. Money laundering is the process of taking money generated illegally and disguising it to make it appear as if it were earned through a legitimate source or business. The term comes from the […]
What Is a Ponzi Scheme?
You may have heard many businesses and organizations referred to as a Ponzi scheme, but what does that really mean? Ponzi schemes are essentially investment programs that are fraudulent and take advantage of investors. While this is obviously wrong, operating or knowingly participating in a Ponzi scheme is also a form of commodities fraud and […]
What’s the Difference Between Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion?
While similar in name, tax evasion and tax avoidance are different in a big way. Tax evasion uses illegal means not to pay taxes. In contrast, tax avoidance uses legal means to lower the amount of taxable money on which an individual or organization owes. Tax evasion is an illegal activity in which an individual […]