Federal Crimes

Companies that do business in foreign countries often run into situations where a government official demands a "fee" or other payment. This puts your business in an awkward position. On the one hand, not complying with these payment "requests" can make it impossible...

Money laundering is a serious offense, no matter how much money is in question. On a large scale, it’s most commonly used by criminal organizations and terrorists to clean (“launder”) dirty money, either acquired illegally or eventually used to fund illegal...

The severity of penalties associated with a criminal conviction depends on the nature of the charges and other factors, such as a Massachusetts defendant’s criminal record. In many cases, the most severe penalties are associated with crimes that have an element of...

Thanks to the internet and the relatively easy access to computers, certain types of crime are a growing area of concern for Massachusetts and federal authorities. White collar crimes are offenses committed with the intent of obtaining some type of financial gain....

The government of the United States expects every income-earning individual to pay taxes. Every year, most Americans will either pay a certain amount owed to the government, or they will receive a refund. U.S. tax laws are complex and confusing, but violating these...

A person who works for a bank in Massachusetts often has a great deal of responsibility. A mistake could ultimately result in significant financial losses. Additionally, a mistake could also result in criminal charges depending on the nature of the issues. In fact, a...

The criminal justice system is complicated regardless of the charges that a person in Massachusetts faces. In fact, those with little legal experience or training often question their ability to make the decisions that will likely impact the rest of their lives on...