Did you know that using a credit card without someone else’s permission, even if they gave it to you in the past, could constitute a federal crime? There are two crimes that you could be accused of including identity theft and credit card fraud. Either of these crimes...
Going to college is an exciting time. You have more control over your life and schooling, and you have the chance to meet exciting new people. College also holds several “coming of age” moments since it is when most students become old enough to drink alcohol legally....
Any interaction with the criminal justice system can be a terrifying experience, and can have severe consequences on your permanent record. However, there is a big difference between criminal charges for a state crime and for a federal crime. Here are some of the...
Facing criminal charges can feel stressful and complicated. The officer and the prosecutor seem to form a team against you making it feel like you do not have an ally. Getting a fake ID can seem like a simple solution to go out with your friends, especially when they...
Hacking into another person’s computer or network may be against the law depending on why you’re doing it. Hacking itself can be an excellent tool for determining the security level of a system, so sometimes hackers are hired legally. However, if you’re hacking into a...
Operating under the influence (OUI) is a common criminal charge in Massachusetts, and it is often the result of a technical infraction rather than a crash. Drivers get pulled over by the police because of their behavior at the wheel. If they admit to drinking too...
In this country, criminal defendants are innocent until proven guilty. In other words, just because you have a criminal charge does not necessarily mean that that charge will become a conviction. In order to convict someone of allegedly engaging in bribery, the...
When a police officer arrests someone for operating under the influence (OUI) in Massachusetts, the arrested driver could end up paying major fines and even serving jail time. The suspension of the driver's license is also a standard penalty for an OUI conviction....
White-collar crimes involve misrepresentation, manipulation or outright lies to take advantage of other people's property. Fraud crimes typically involve some kind of misrepresentation or lying for financial gain. For example, misrepresenting a company's financial...
If you are accused of a white-collar crime like fraud or embezzlement, it’s important to understand what it means if you’re being investigated. These kinds of offenses may be charged at the federal level, and if so, you will go through the federal criminal process....
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