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While you may realize that health care fraud is a problem, it may seem like the kind of thing that will never happen at your practice. However, you may face allegations of fraud because of the way that you conduct your business practices. Health care fraud can take...
As an American, you have a fundamental right to privacy. The United States Supreme Court first recognized this right in the landmark 1965 case of Griswold v. Connecticut. But does this right exist at all times and in all places? Does it, for instance, extend to your...
Most legal experts define white-collar crime as a non-violent act committed for financial gain. One common denominator in this activity is the use of deceit to trick a person or party into giving up money or an asset. Common white-collar crimes include fraud,...
One of the most popular sayings in the American crime drama is the police reciting the Miranda rights to a suspect. This starts out with the iconic, “You have the right to remain silent.” However, it is notable that Americans did not always have this right clearly...
There are many things wrong with the criminal justice system in America, but few people give thought to how money bonds intensify the inequities within the system. For example, throughout the state of Illinois, there are many people currently sitting in jail only...
Police accountability has become a mainstream concern, prompting federal and state lawmakers to turn a critical eye to the use of force by law enforcement and its implications for the communities that police officers protect and serve. Residents all over the state are...
If you have any involvement with the sale or purchase of stocks, you have likely come across the term insider trading before. Even people uninvolved with trading recognize it as a problematic issue. But what exactly is insider trading, anyway? Why does it pose such a...
If law enforcement arrests you and you face charges for a crime, you have the right to a speedy trial. However, what this means is often misunderstood. Part of the issue is the definition of speedy depends on the law in your state. According to the Illinois General...
It may seem like odd behavior for a successful business professional to engage in criminal conduct in Illinois. Even though white-collar crime lacks the violence of other forms of criminal activity, its far-reaching consequences can impact a lot of people....
Because the Illinois statutes codify a mail fraud or wire fraud offense as a Class 3 felony, penalties upon conviction could be severe. For a first offense, a Class 3 felony sentence may include between two and five years of incarceration. A repeat offense may result...
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