2023-12-11 10:00
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2023-10-27 10:00
If you’ve been charged with the federal crime of wire fraud, contact a wire fraud defense attorney as soon as possible. The consequences of being convicted of this crime involve signif… Read More
2023-09-27 10:00
In August 2023, an Iowa man found himself facing criminal charges for failing to pay employment taxes or file a federal tax return. Failing to report taxes might seem like a victimless crime… Read More
2023-08-15 10:00
On July 19, 2023, Heather Migliore pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in a federal court in Dubuque, Iowa. Migliore worked as an office manager for a tax preparation firm with offices… Read More
2023-06-20 22:19
As part of the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was enacted as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security A… Read More
2023-04-01 10:00
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Public Law 116-136) was signed into law on March 27, 2020, in response to the economic hardships many faced during the COVID-1… Read More
2022-06-17 20:38
To help combat the negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act in March 2020. The CARES Act was established to prov… Read More
2021-11-15 11:33
NOTE: After December 21, 2018, the effective date of the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391), the U.S. criminal justice system has experienced numerous adjustments. Consequently, the following pa… Read More
2021-06-22 15:34
A grand jury serves basically one purpose, to determine whether there is probable cause that a federal criminal offense has been committed. If the grand jury indicates that there is probable… Read More
2021-03-15 13:42
NOTE: This article was originally posted October 17, 2010. This page includes added content to reflect the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391) and subsequent changes to the federal criminal justi… Read More
2021-02-12 18:17
U.S. federal law includes strict prohibitions against fraud committed in the Medicare or larger health care context. In terms of Medicare, specifically, it is a health insurance program off… Read More
2021-02-04 17:37
NOTE: Originally, this article was published November 4, 2010. The following entry was amended to detail important changes to U.S. federal law since December 21, 2018, when the First Step Ac… Read More
2021-01-27 19:02
NOTE: This article was originally posted in October 2010, but has been updated as of it’s new publishing date. Since the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391) became U.S. federal law on Decem… Read More
2021-01-13 20:34
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare fraud continues to cost taxpayers over $40 billion each year. In spite of recent declines in fraudulent payment… Read More
2020-11-15 02:45
NOTE: This page features additional content to explain the impact of passage of the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391) on December 21, 2018. Since this Act was signed into law, the federal crimi… Read More
2020-10-16 21:17
Drug trafficking at the U.S. federal level is a type of distribution crime that involves the actual, intended, or attempted transfer of controlled substances. The federal definition of a con… Read More
2020-10-09 20:33
Controlled Substance Overview: Definition, Laws & Violations
The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (CSIEA) are two of the legislative t… Read More
2020-09-24 22:22
18 U.S.C. §1346: Honest Services Fraud Explained
The term “honest services fraud” has been making its way through the news due to a string of high profile federal criminal… Read More
2020-09-18 20:38
Federal Income Tax Evasion
According to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, there were 547 convictions for tax fraud nationwide in fiscal year 2019. Eighteen of these were in Illinois. In fact… Read More
2020-09-11 17:17
18 U.S.C.A. §1040 is the federal statute that criminalizes fraud and false statements in connection with benefits offered in response to a presidentially declared national emergency.
Si… Read More
2020-09-03 22:42
This is Part 3 of an article series analyzing the U.S. federal implications of the college admissions and testing bribery scandal. This article examines the federal consequences for various… Read More
2020-09-02 21:21
William “Rick” Singer: Mastermind of the College Admissions Scandal
This is Part 2 of an article series analyzing the U.S. federal implications of the college admissions and test… Read More
2020-08-31 22:40
This is Part 1 of an article series analyzing the U.S. federal implications of the college admissions and testing bribery scandal. This article provides an overview of important facts and ba… Read More
2020-08-31 16:35
18 U.S.C. §§1956 and 1957 – Federal Money Laundering
Banking and finance have become increasingly global and complex, enabling transactions that cross borders and span c… Read More
2020-08-14 18:43
As the lead agency tasked with uncovering and investigating health care fraud, the FBI reports that health care fraud costs the U.S. tens of billions of dollars each year. Since 2007, the FB… Read More
2020-08-08 01:02
NOTE: The entry below contains new materials to address Illinois legal changes after Public Act 101-0130 became effective. After January 1, 2020, this Act eliminated the statute of limitatio… Read More
2020-07-31 16:34
The federal statute on Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) is Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1961-68. In response to the rise of organized crime and its permeation… Read More
2020-07-24 19:14
NOTE: The following article features new content to account for the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391) and subsequent modifications to U.S. federal law. After December 21, 2018, this Act the Fir… Read More
2020-07-17 19:56
NOTE: This page contains additional materials to explain changes to U.S. federal law with the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391). Since December 21, 2018, the First Step Act enacted a variety of… Read More
2020-06-25 13:47
To help reduce the economic impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Federal Government instituted several stimulus packages, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Under… Read More
2020-06-09 15:02
NOTE: The following entry contains new content to cover passage of the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391) and corresponding changes to federal law. Since December 21, 2018, the First Step Act ha… Read More
2020-05-29 19:01
NOTE: This article has updated content to reflect how the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391) has adjusted U.S. federal law. After an effective date of December 21, 2018, the First Step Act has a… Read More
2020-05-18 12:00
NOTE: This page has updated content to reflect new U.S. federal law with passage of the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391). After an effective date of December 21, 2018, the First Step Act has r… Read More
2020-05-01 15:26
After the Supreme Court curtailed federal prosecution of check fraud in the 1980s, Congress passed the Federal Bank Fraud Act to bolster protection for financial institutions. Most commonly… Read More
2020-04-10 16:41
NOTE: The following entry features updated content to demonstrate a different U.S. federal approach in the aftermath of the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391). After an effective date of Decembe… Read More
2020-04-06 18:00
NOTE: This entry reflects changes and updates to account for passage of the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391) on December 21, 2018. With the First Step Act, the U.S. federal approach has adjust… Read More
2020-03-26 21:00
The U.S. federal government has a vested interest in protecting the reputation of authentic goods. This is particularly true in relation to federally protected marks, military goods, and var… Read More
2020-03-09 18:10
NOTE: This entry features content updated to reflect changes to U.S. federal law after passage of the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391) on December 21, 2018. Since that date, the First Step Act… Read More
2020-02-11 15:58
NOTE: This article features updated content to account for passage of the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391) and corresponding changes to U.S. federal law. After becoming effective on December 2… Read More
2020-02-03 20:30
NOTE: This article contains additional and updated material concerning U.S. federal law after passage of the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391). This act was signed into law on December 21, 2018… Read More
2019-11-14 22:49
U.S. Congress passed the Money Laundering Control Act in 1986 to combat any attempt to obscure the source of criminal funds or evade reporting requirements. From a general standpoint, this a… Read More
2019-11-14 22:43
Embezzlement under U.S. federal law is a white collar crime that involves the theft of money, property, or other things of value. Embezzlement is slightly different from other theft crimes… Read More
2019-10-22 15:58
Under U.S. federal law, it is a crime to distribute illegal drugs, which are referred to legally as controlled substances. Any person who manufactures or distributes these substances can fac… Read More
2019-10-22 14:11
The history of the federal mail fraud statute traces back to the late 19th century. Around this time, Congress elected to pass legislation to combat an alarming amount of fraud involving the… Read More
2019-10-22 14:06
In most circumstances, U.S. federal law does not impose many restrictions on the possession of firearms. Instead, the federal government leaves it up to each state to regulate the circumstan… Read More
2019-09-25 15:28
Understanding Your Fourth Amendment Protections
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution safeguards privacy rights by preventing “unreasonable searches and sei… Read More
2019-08-29 21:33
The federal laws of the United States prohibit the use of wire, radio, or television to commit fraud or a similar scheme. Officially referred to as wire fraud, the U.S. Congress decided to b… Read More
2019-08-13 14:13
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”) is a federal law that dates back to 1970. The primary purpose of RICO is to restrict the activities of organized c… Read More
2019-01-25 15:46
According to the FBI’s Bank Crime Report for 2016 (the most recent year available), a total of 4,251 violations of the federal bank robbery code were committed. Of these, 215 occurred… Read More
2019-01-15 02:45
Federal child pornography charges are very serious and can result in a substantial sentence. In fact, it carries much more serious time in prison than the state counterpart. For example, in… Read More
2018-05-21 13:00
Years before police squad car videos and body cameras, an individual falsely arrested for a crime had a difficult time prosecuting a civil rights claim. Times have slowly changed with the te… Read More
2018-05-15 14:30
Now more than ever, U.S. laws that prohibit excessive force by police officers are coming into play. With more and more police departments having squad car videos and body cameras, the civil… Read More
2016-02-27 15:46
If you are a criminal defendant that has been accused of violence or other misconduct against a police officer, it is important to recognize the severity of the crimes filed against you. Eve… Read More
2016-02-23 22:44
“White collar crime” is traditionally recognized as a financially-motivated crime committed by people at large companies or those in power positions. While this is often the case… Read More
2014-10-19 18:42
Getting arrested for retail theft can have serious consequences on someone’s future. If someone is caught committing retail theft, they will typically be approached by a loss preventio… Read More
2014-10-05 19:15
Getting arrested for a DUI can be a scary ordeal. In most cases, a driver is driving late at night and suddenly pulled over for a traffic violation. Once the police officer approaches the ve… Read More
2013-12-22 16:36
While driving under the influence is a misdemeanor offense, the consequences may be more serious than a felony. This is because a conviction has additional penalties not seen for other crime… Read More
2013-03-13 20:02
Domestic battery is one of the most common criminal charges prosecuted in Illinois courts. The number of arrests is so large that most courthouses have a courtroom that is dedicated to heari… Read More
2013-03-06 19:17
With the help of local media, the public is learning more about a dubious practice by the Chicago Police Department of making warrantless arrests based on questionable information.
The Tribu… Read More
2013-03-03 18:36
Sheriff Tom Dart is concerned because the while the jail is not yet at capacity right now, the Cook County jail population swells during the summer months when more offenders are arrested.
T… Read More
2011-12-08 21:56
Federal law has two statutes that address the crime of identity theft. The first is 18 USC 1028. Congress passed this statute as part of the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrent Act in 19… Read More
2011-09-29 20:41
In order to convict the accused during trial for tax evasion, the United States Attorney must prove beyond a reasonable doubt each and every one of the elements of the offense. Failure to pr… Read More
2011-09-26 20:32
A person who possesses a gun can be charged with a crime if he is disqualified from legally possessing the weapon. The charge can be based on state law where the gun is possessed within the… Read More
2011-02-09 20:02
The federal statute on wire fraud is Title 18, United States Code, Section 1343. Congress passed the wire fraud statute in 1952 as part of the Communications Act Amendment. The law against m… Read More
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