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DOJ Target Letters
Read the article: DOJ Target LettersYou received a target letter from the U.S. Attorney’s office. You’re freaked out. You Googled “What should I do if I received a target letter?” and you’re now…
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Federal Armed Robbery: Hobbs Act Robbery Defense
Read →: Federal Armed Robbery: Hobbs Act Robbery DefenseYour sitting in a federal interrogation room. The agents across from you just said "Hobbs Act robbery"-and you have no idea what…
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Federal Mail Fraud Charges: Understanding Federal Prosecution
Read →: Federal Mail Fraud Charges: Understanding Federal ProsecutionThat FedEx Package Could Land You in Federal Prison That FedEx package you shipped last week? That UPS delivery confirmation you signed…
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Federal Money Laundering Defense: 18 USC 1956 and 1957
Read →: Federal Money Laundering Defense: 18 USC 1956 and 1957Money Laundering Charges: When Financial Transactions Become Federal Crimes Money laundering sounds like something drug cartels do. But federal prosecutors charge it…
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Federal Securities Fraud: SEC and Criminal Investigations
Read →: Federal Securities Fraud: SEC and Criminal InvestigationsSEC Calling? DOJ Knocking? Your Facing Securities Fraud Charges That SEC Wells Notice sitting on your desk? It's not just a regulatory…
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Federal Bribery Charges: Public Corruption Defense
Read →: Federal Bribery Charges: Public Corruption DefenseFederal bribery is one of the most aggressively prosecuted public corruption crimes. Whether your a government official accused of accepting bribes, or…
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Federal Ponzi Scheme Defense: Investment Fraud Cases
Read →: Federal Ponzi Scheme Defense: Investment Fraud CasesPonzi schemes are the most notorious type of investment fraud. The name comes from Charles Ponzi, but the scheme is simple: pay…
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Federal Illegal Reentry Charges: 8 USC 1326 Defense
Read →: Federal Illegal Reentry Charges: 8 USC 1326 DefenseYour sitting in a federal detention cell, and the charges say "8 USC 1326 - Illegal Reentry After Removal." You're public defender…
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Federal Computer Fraud: CFAA Violations and Hacking Charges
Read →: Federal Computer Fraud: CFAA Violations and Hacking ChargesComputer fraud charges under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) have expanded far beyond traditional "hacking." Today, 18 USC 1030 is…
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Federal Kickback Charges: Anti-Kickback Statute Defense
Read →: Federal Kickback Charges: Anti-Kickback Statute DefenseKickback charges-especially in healthcare-are career-ending prosecutions. The federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) under 42 USC 1320a-7b makes it a crime to pay for…
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Federal Grant Fraud Defense: Government Grant Violations
Read →: Federal Grant Fraud Defense: Government Grant ViolationsFederal grants fund research, nonprofits, state programs, and countless other activities. Grant fraud-misusing federal funds, false grant applications, or misrepresenting compliance-triggers serious…
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Federal Student Loan Fraud: Education Fraud Charges
Read →: Federal Student Loan Fraud: Education Fraud ChargesStudent loan fraud has become a major federal enforcement target. With trillions in outstanding student debt, the Department of Education Inspector General…
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Federal Customs Fraud Defense: Import and Export Violations
Read →: Federal Customs Fraud Defense: Import and Export ViolationsInternational trade seems routine until Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) shows up. Customs fraud-misrepresenting imports, evading duties,…
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