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Different types of financial crimes can result in different social consequences. For example, widespread financial fraud can serve as a deterrent to those who would otherwise consider investing in businesses. Embezzlement can harm individual businesses by putting them...
Many people have a certain idea in mind when they think about computer hacking. They likely think of how it looks in the movies, with someone running sophisticated software to break through passwords and firewalls. They know that this is illegal because that person is...
If you are either at risk of being convicted of criminal wrongdoing or have already been sentenced to a term of incarceration, you may be wondering how best to protect your interests – and your loved ones – if/when you spend time in jail. What will happen to...
Housing is a fundamental need for individuals and families alike. However, for those with a felony conviction on their record, finding suitable housing can be an arduous task. The impact of a felony conviction extends beyond the criminal justice system, often...
Massachusetts requires professional licensing for a number of different careers. Those working in certain medical professions, real estate jobs, commercial transportation and even architecture have to fulfill minimum educational requirements, undergo a background...
The First Step Act, passed in December 2018, stands as a landmark legislation in the U.S. criminal justice system, as it aims to rectify many longstanding issues associated with excessive sentencing and prison overcrowding. This bipartisan act represents a significant...
The validity of unanimous jury verdicts entered the public sphere when the United States Supreme Court issued Ramos vs. Louisiana. The 2020 ruling struck down the retroactive status, representing a landmark decision mandating unanimous jury verdicts to convict...
Talking about white collar crime is not itself a crime. But a conversation might be closer to criminal activity than you might realize. The crime of conspiracy does not require much, even though it can lead to serious criminal charges in state or federal court. The...
Intellectual property is one of the most valuable assets a business has. While the merchandise and other structures have considerable value, intellectual property sets one company apart from another, giving them a competitive advantage. Intellectual property (IP)...
Pyramid schemes are one of the most common types of investment fraud there is out there – and it isn’t just the people at the very top that get into trouble when the whole pile of blocks comes tumbling down. Anybody far enough up the organization can find themselves...