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Previous posts on this blog address the issue of business fraud and the impact that it can have on both those accused of it and subjected to it. Most people in Illinois likely understand that in any professional transaction, there is a risk of unfavorable returns. Yet does every such instance truly constitute fraud? One might understand the tendency of…
When prosecuting financial institution fraud charges, law enforcement may allege that you engaged in an action of deceit involving a bank. Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute website defines financial institution fraud by describing deceitful actions taken against a government-regulated bank. The U.S. government insures and regulates lenders offering commercial and mortgage loans. Fraud allegations may arise after submitting a…
When officers place you under arrest, it is imperative that you understand your rights. The goal of law enforcement is to gather evidence and information for the prosecutor to put together a case against you, so you have to look out for yourself. The Illinois State Bar Association explains you have your general constitutional rights, such as the right to…
The sound of sirens and the sight of flashing lights are strong indicators that a police officer is approaching and wants to pull you over. It is not a situation you are looking forward to, but you decide to pull over and comply with the police. You may not know, however, that the police have a limited time to detain…
When Illinois police arrested you for a white-collar crime, you were in the middle of a job search. You do not want to let the encounter interrupt your job prospects, but you know you must think about how to approach questions related to a criminal record on applications and during interviews. Chron explores how companies must approach an applicant’s criminal…
Illinois’ Procedural Justice for Youth Act went into effect on August 13, 2021. The Act reduces the mandatory minimum sentences of convicted juveniles. As reported by WAND-TV news, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 3513 into law as part of Illinois’ criminal justice reform initiatives. The signed bill changes how judges calculate sentences for convicted teenagers. Prior to the Procedural Justice…
Society teaches us from a young age that we should show respect to law enforcement. In some ways, the system even teaches you to fear the power and abilities that law enforcement has over the average citizen. So what happens when the police knock on your door? While it is often tempting to let them do whatever they would like…
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 many forms. Kickbacks According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,…
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 workplace? According to the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, not necessarily. Under certain circumstances, 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, embezzlement, tax evasion and money laundering. The most common white-collar crimes According to TRAC Reports, the most…