In recent years, an increasing number of people have been charged with identity theft. When many people hear the words identity theft, they imagine someone stealing another person's credit card information and using the details to make extravagant purchases, and this...
Month: October 2019
Mail fraud involves intent to deceive
When communication occurs via mail across Florida state lines with the intent of deceit, it becomes mail fraud. One of the most common federal crimes, it does not matter whether a letter arrives via the United States Postal Service, or through the use of a private...
Have you ever felt tempted to lie on your taxes?
You work hard to make and maintain a life for yourself in Florida, which involves keeping your finances in check. Whenever tax season rolls around, you may find yourself the slightest bit tempted to fudge the paperwork to keep more of the money you worked so hard for....
How has the internet affected child pornography?
The digital age has had far-reaching effects in a variety of sectors in Florida, but it also has some detrimental effects in the arena of child pornography. The ability to digitize images makes it easier for individuals to violate the rights of a child for years often...
Wire fraud cases use a variety of elements to prove guilt
Many title companies in Florida are warning their customers about wire fraud. Real estate transactions have been highlighted in recent years because they often involve wire transfers of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Here is how the court addresses wire fraud in...
