15 Secrets of Criminal Defense
It isn’t a secret is that criminal defense attorneys can get a bad rap because of how they are portrayed on TV and in movies. But there is far more going on behind the scenes. Literally and figuratively standing beside a person accused of a crime—from something minor to a murder charge—can be a truly […]
The Ultimate Guide to Bank Fraud Defenses
A bank fraud defense is a legal strategy used to defeat or mitigate a federal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. § 1344 by attacking the government’s ability to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the defendant knowingly executed a scheme to defraud a federally insured financial institution. Because the burden of proof rests entirely with the […]
What Is Embezzlement?
Embezzlement is a crime committed by a person who steals or misuses funds or property entrusted to them by their employer or organization. Embezzlement can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, and the punishments for this crime can range from fines, restitution, or jail time to a lengthy prison sentence. Embezzlement is […]