Bankruptcy fraud is a federal crime that involves hiding assets or providing false information to avoid creditors or gain an unfair advantage in bankruptcy proceedings. It is a serious offense that can carry heavy fines and prison time. According to the United States...
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Steep consequences related to tax evasion
During tax season, many topics surface. The federal criminal charge of tax evasion may be one of them. You do not want to think about this but understand that that a conviction on this charge will lead to dramatic consequences. Along with the steep fines, prison time...
Is There a Federal Law Against Cyberstalking?
With the proliferation of the internet and social media, communicating with others through electronic means has essentially become the norm. And just as the way people interact with each other has evolved, so too has the way offenses, such as stalking, are committed....
Is Unlawful Firearm Possession a State or Federal Crime?
Although as an American citizen you have the right to bear arms, you must obey specific laws, rules, and regulations about the possession of firearms. Both Florida and the federal government have several statutes concerning unlawful gun possession. Thus, if you are...
What Are Federal Drug Crimes?
Drug crimes are one of the most commonly committed federal offenses. In fact, according to the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USCC), in 2019, they were second only to immigration crimes. That year, the USCC received 20,393 reports of drug-related offenses. Several...
Why Would I Need to Hire a Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer?
If you're being investigated for or have been charged with a federal crime, it's important that you hire an attorney who specifically handles these types of cases. The reasons for hiring a federal defense lawyer for your matter are plenty, but, essentially, they fall...
Miami Police Officer Pleads Not Guilty in Theft Case
One of our esteemed associates, George T. Pallas, is representing Jose Acosta, 22, in a court of law. Mr. Acosta is a Miami police officer who is facing 34 total counts of various charges, including armed grand theft, petty theft, false imprisonment, and armed...
Rookie Cop Charged with Grand Theft and Armed Burglary
Miami police officer, Jose R. Acosta, who was on the force for less than a year, was arrested and charged with one count of armed burglary and one count of armed grand theft this month. Miami Deputy Police Chief Luis Cabrera said that he was relieved of duty without...