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6 Most Common Examples of ITAR Violations

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations, known as ITAR, controls the import and export of any defense-related goods, technologies, and data as defined in the United States Munition List (USML). All parties involved in supply chains that relate to these goods must act in compliance with these laws, including manufacturers, distributors, or contractors. While these [...]

Top 5 Most Common Penalties for Counterfeiting

It is a violation of U.S. federal law to either manufacture or use counterfeit money, and because of the serious nature of the crime, the punishment can be harsh. Counterfeiting charges are handled by the U.S. Secret Service Office and are considered federal felonies. While the exact penalties will depend on each crime, federal statutes [...]

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 [...]

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Healthcare Fraud

When someone uses lies, deception, or falsehoods during the filing of a healthcare claim, this is known as healthcare fraud. The goal is usually to get a payout or other benefit at the insurance provider’s expense, which can be committed by providers, patients, or insurers themselves. Depending on the exact scenario, health care fraud can [...]

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 [...]