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Understanding when prosecutors can seek multiple charges

It may not be uncommon for those accused of criminal activity to face multiple charges stemming from the same offense. One’s conduct may warrant an array of charges, yet only when said conduct justifies such charges. The question then becomes whether that is truly the case. Unfortunately, as is the case with many legal statutes, the answer to this question may not always prove clear. Much of it depends on what information becomes initially available...

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White Collar Crimes

Your approach to allegations of white-collar crime?

Criminal conduct in the workplace can have a lasting impact on your profession and career. Despite the allegations against you, the desire to continue working may linger. When you understand the ways that white-collar crime could impact your life, you can determine your next steps. With help from the right people and personal determination, you might still have the chance to protect your career. Telling your story Investigations into your behavior can leave you feeling...

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White Collar Crimes

Is missing a tax payment considered tax evasion?

Have you ever completed your yearly taxes only to find out that you actually owe the government money? You may wonder about the legal tax process and any penalties you could face. Therefore, you should understand the principles of tax evasion and whether you are evading if you miss a payment. Tax evasion is The IRS may not label a missed payment as tax evasion. Instead, tax evasion is the purposeful misrepresentation of your income...

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White Collar Crimes

How seriously should you take credit card applications?

If you are like many Americans, you receive several credit card applications every single week. Whether you are looking to enhance your spending potential or simply to raise your credit score, you may quickly complete some of these applications and return them to the credit card company. You may want to think twice before flippantly inputting information on credit card forms, though. After all, if you provide false or misleading information, you may be vulnerable...

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Criminal Defense

Can the police force you to unlock your phone?

If you are like most Americans, you use your smartphone almost constantly. In fact, according to reporting from CNET, the average person spends roughly one-third of awake hours on mobile devices. If you use your phone for work, you may be on it even more. Members of law enforcement often want access to smartphones, as e-mails and text messages may contain evidence of criminal activity. If officers suspect your involvement in a white-collar crime, you...

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Criminal Defense

What is criminal cyberstalking?

The digital age has given Americans a seemingly endless number of ways to connect with each other. Whether you send text messages, participate in social media or create online content, you can broadcast your thoughts to whomever you want whenever you want. Individuals can use the internet for both good and bad purposes, of course. If you use your electronic devices to bully, harass or intimidate others, prosecutors may charge you with criminal cyberstalking. A...

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Criminal Defense

What is fruit of the poisonous tree legal doctrine?

One of the benefits of being an American citizen is having full protection under the U.S. Constitution. In the Constitution’s Bill of Rights, you have some valuable rights. These include your right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, your right to legal counsel during most phases of the criminal justice process and your right not to incriminate yourself. To be certain you know about your legal rights, officers must inform you of them...

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White Collar Crimes

3 actions that may trigger an IRS audit

Most Illinois residents never become the subject of an IRS tax audit. However, certain things you may or may not do when filing your taxes might increase the odds of the IRS auditing you. The IRS may also decide to audit you completely at random, although this is rare. According to NerdWallet, any of the following three actions may raise a red flag with the IRS and increase the chances of you having to undergo...

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Criminal Defense

What constitutes identity theft?

Technology is an area of white-collar crimes that has seen a high uptick in offenders over the last decade. One of the related charges that has surged during this time is identity theft. While some instances of this crime seem apparent, others may not. Getting a basic rundown of some of the essential elements that may lead to a charge of identity theft may help should a charge arise. What constitutes identity theft? Every person...

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