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Being charged with money laundering can be challenging because prosecutors use it to seek high penalties. The U.S. Department of Treasury defines money laundering as financial transactions that criminals use to disguise the proceeds, sources and nature of their...
Committing employee theft is a business fraud that can result in heavy penalties. Being accused of this white-collar crime can significantly affect your career. Thus, it will be best to be informed to avoid actions that may lead to such a charge. The following are...
A conviction for a criminal offense can be devastating, especially if you are innocent. Fortunately, you have options. You can successfully appeal and overturn a criminal conviction. To file an effective appeal, however, you need to start off by understanding the...
The income tax system in the United States of America requires that employed individuals, businesses and anyone receiving income file annual tax returns This annual tax return filing process allows someone to evaluate what they have already paid toward their taxes and...
People often think of “money mules” as people who agree to launder illegally obtained money to keep it from being found and seized by authorities. The truth is that people often unknowingly become money mules. Unfortunately, ignorance of what you’re doing doesn’t...
Drug possession, intent to distribute, manufacturing and trafficking are serious offenses in South Carolina. The state provides residents with a list of controlled substances to keep them informed. Anyone caught with any of these substances may be accused of a drug...
The term "mail fraud" sounds like a minor offense. Most people don’t even know what it means, but they can still face federal charges if they're accused of participating in it. Mail fraud can involve a range of prohibited activities. If you are under investigation or...
Evidence forms a crucial part of any criminal trial. It helps in establishing the facts of the case, which goes a long way in determining the final verdict. However, not all evidence can be used against you in court, no matter the nature of your charges. A judge can...
In cases of wrongful convictions, it sometimes turns out the individual confessed to the crime, despite the fact that they didn’t commit that crime. They may have been convicted based on the confession and then cleared through DNA evidence, for example. But this can...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) helps ensure that each individual and business pays their fair share in federal income taxes. One of the ways that the IRS tracks tax compliance and enforces income tax law is through annual tax filings and random tax audits. Every...
