In the Information Age, we face evolving forms of crimes and offenses. California has stepped up to address this by designing legislation to respond to some of these new threats. State law now includes online stalking and harassment, identity theft and invasion of...
Internet Crimes
The consequences of tax fraud
There is a wide range of activities that the Internal Revenue Service may consider tax fraud. It can be something as complicated as participating in white-collar crime or something seemingly simple and innocuous, such as failure to file tax returns. Tax evasion is a...
What to do if you suspect you are under FBI investigation
According to the FBI, a federal law enforcement agency will investigate crimes brought to the attention of federal authorities to determine whether an offense happened and who is responsible. Which federal agency investigates any alleged criminal activity depends on...
Common examples of internet crimes
Cybercrime is a term that describes a broad range of offenses. Some offenses are familiar, such as fraud or theft, but perpetrators utilize the internet or a computer to facilitate the crime. Other examples, like hacking into a server, exist solely due to advancements...
What are the penalties for tax evasion?
If you are currently facing allegations or charges of tax evasion, you are likely unsure of what your next steps should be and may even feel like you do not have any options at all. When faced with the threat of tax evasion charges, the thought of potential long-term...
Parental kidnapping can be a federal crime
Parental kidnapping is a common term for cases where a non-custodial parent refuses to return a child after the end of a lawful visit. However, it can also refer to a situation in which a custodial parent does not allow the non-custodial parent to have visits. Review...
How is bribery defined under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?
The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits United States citizens, residents and businesses from engaging in bribery. The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission explain how your actions may violate the FCPA’s...
What is cyberstalking?
By definition, cyberstalking means stalking, harassing, intimidating or bullying someone online, including via social media, email, forums, instant messaging or any other medium of digital communication. Cyberstalking is also possible via phone, fax, text, pager or...
The consequences for bringing weapons to the airport
When you bring a prohibited item to the airport, you may experience delays to your travel plans and delay the plans of other travelers. Depending on the prohibited item, you may also have to pay a fine and law enforcement may even arrest you. While federal law...
False domestic violence allegations during divorce
When couples end their marriage, many different issues can arise. From financial concerns to child custody to asset division, there are various factors that require examination. Unfortunately, some people face other hardships when their marriage falls apart. For...