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Federal Charge vs. Indictment: What’s the Difference?

(Updated in June 2026) If you or your corporate entity are under investigation by a federal agency like the FBI, HHS-OIG, or IRS-CI, you may hear the terms “charged” and “indicted” used interchangeably. In the federal criminal justice system, however, these terms represent entirely different procedural stages, mechanisms of authority, and defensive strategies. Understanding the [...]

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?

A Ponzi scheme pays earlier investors with money from newer investors instead of real profits, and it collapses when new deposits run out. Learn how the schemes work, the warning signs, famous cases, the latest FBI and SEC data, and the federal charges and penalties that can follow. [...]

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 [...]

How Do I Know if I Have Been Charged with a Crime?

You may think that being charged with a federal crime will mean that the authorities come knocking down your door, causing a scene like you might see in a movie. While this can happen, it isn’t always the case, and it can sometimes be more difficult to determine if you have been charged with a [...]

Internet Bank Fraud Under Federal Law: Charges, Defenses, and What to Do If You Are Under Investigation

Internet banking has transformed the way individuals and businesses manage their finances. Unfortunately, it has also created new opportunities for federal prosecutors to pursue sophisticated fraud cases involving online transactions, electronic communications, and digital financial records. If you have been contacted by the FBI, the Secret Service, the Department of Justice, or another federal agency [...]