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Year: 2020

What Penalties Come With Mail Fraud?

December 16, 2020
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In Texas, the law treats mail fraud as a serious crime. If you face related charges, the penalties could have a permanent impact on your life. But just why is mail fraud so heavily punished? And what are the penalties? How The Law Defines Mail Fraud The Congressional Research Service examines mail fraud and its related penalties.…

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How is Fraudulent Intent Proven?

December 7, 2020
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You likely never anticipate that your business dealings could potentially leave you facing charges of fraud or some other federal crime. Yet should your transactions with a particular partner or client not yield the anticipated results (and end up leaving them facing a financial loss or hardship), that could potentially happen? How is it that your actions…

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What Prosecutors Must Prove in Money Laundering Cases

November 11, 2020
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Before a judge can convict you of a money laundering offense, the prosecutor has certain facts that he or she must establish. According to The U.S. Department of Justice, the evidence of money laundering may be either direct or circumstantial, but it must prove these aspects of illegal activity. 1. Transaction The prosecutor does not have to…

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White Collar Crime and Your Career

October 20, 2020
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Dealing with the aftermath of your involvement in a white-collar crime will take time and tenacity. One of the biggest challenges you will face is dealing with the damage to your reputation. Working to rebuild others’ trust in you and establish professional credibility will require a commitment to change. Your efforts to reestablish your reputation will help…

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What to Know About Doctor Shopping

October 8, 2020
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Patients often receive prescriptions from their doctors to deal with health conditions that they suffer from. However, an ethical doctor will not give a patient more medicine than is necessary. Because some people become addicted to prescription medicine, they will try to acquire more medication through methods like doctor shopping. As explained by FindLaw, doctor…

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What are the Effects of Healthcare Fraud?

September 25, 2020
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Healthcare fraud occurs in many ways. Sometimes, it is the result of actions from medical professionals, or it may be due to actions by patients. In any case, when it happens, it can create a lot of issues that have a domino effect on the industry. Pacific Prime explains fraud and corruption in healthcare not only costs money…

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Gathering Evidence to Fight False Allegations of Embezzlement

September 15, 2020
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If you are facing embezzlement charges, you likely have high levels of stress and worry about the various ways in which your future is threatened. From financial penalties to a shattered career and the possibility of time in prison, these are serious charges that have the potential to wreak havoc in your life for many years.…

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Take Action if You Are Facing an Investigation for Fraud

September 7, 2020
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Auditors employed in a large corporation have more access to financial information than most employees and are perfectly positioned to engage in some form of white-collar crime. If you find that you and other members of the accounting department are under investigation for fraud, what are your next steps? Understanding White-Collar Crime White-collar crime is a…

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