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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 [...]

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 [...]