The federal definition of bank fraud is rather broad and it is a criminal act that occurs more often than you might realize. Under federal law, bank fraud occurs when a person deliberately engages in a secret scheme or deception to take money or assets from a bank or...

The Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) is a program offered by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for federal prisoners who have a drug and/or alcohol problem and wish to attend a program while serving their federal prison sentence. It is voluntary, and requires the...

What is credit card fraud? Credit card fraud is a term used to refer to a broad range of crimes involving theft or fraud committed while using a credit card. Generally, perpetrators use a victim’s credit card information to acquire items without paying for them or to...

In the early 2000’s South Florida experienced an all time high in the real estate industry.  This was often referred to as the “real estate bubble” because prices of real estate kept increasing with the demand. But, around 2005-2006 stricter banking regulations, among...

Once a criminal case gets started, a prosecutor is required to have sufficient evidence to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. While there is no requirement for the defense to prove anything, an attorney can provide information to help their client...

Although it may not seem common, money laundering is a prevalent and serious crime nation-wide. It is a process that results from individuals turning the proceeds of their crimes into a seemingly more legitimate asset, or making it seem as if the proceeds of their...

Getting arrested can be a frightening experience, if you don’t know what to expect or who to call, it can leave you feeling powerless. If you get arrested, the following information should give you a basic understanding of what will happen. Here’s what you should keep...

Getting pulled over for any reason can be an intimidating experience, but if you’ve been driving in Florida and an officer suspects you of being under the influence of a substance, the situation can turn scary quickly. When you’re asked to take a breathalyzer test,...

Being a healthcare provider is an incredibly rewarding and important job, where your integrity is put to the test everyday for the wellbeing of your patients. Although you have probably mastered your bedside manner, sometimes providers find that they are committing...

While the term extradition is sometimes heard on television or in movies, it’s a topic that isn’t thoroughly explained in terms of the process and consequences. Within the United States, a person who commits a crime and then flees to another state can be extradited...