Insurance is a means of protecting yourself from financial loss. It is one of the best forms of risk management available against any uncertain loss. And, as always, when large sums of money are involved, there is a high chance of fraud. There are several scenarios...
Credit fraud is a term used to describe any illegal act involving credit cards. The unauthorized use of another person's credit card information to remove funds or make purchases is called credit card fraud. It is a form of identity theft and might lead to severe...
Theft can take many forms subject to the property value. In California, there are two types of theft; petty theft and grand theft. The degree of the petty crime is dependent on the value of the property. A person who has committed petty theft can be sentenced to...
Divorce settlements may cause child custody problems. This separation may deeply affect your children. Couples that are unable to reach an agreement and follow court orders may result in one parent taking desperate measures to see their child. The non-custodial parent...
Mail fraud and wire fraud are white-collar crimes and a serious offense. You may receive a call for a bank wire transfer from an unknown number through a text message, phone call or email. This person may be attempting to deceive you. If you provide them...
Often, when a person is in trouble with the law and is facing charges, they may not be sure what they should tell the police. Many choose to lie and do not even consider telling the truth. This is especially true if they are guilty of the crime they are being accused...
A wide variety of crimes are committed every day in the United States. Whether it is a violent crime, nonviolent or white collar, there are consequences that must be faced should someone be accused of these crimes and are found guilty. Of the many types of white...
It's happened to the best of us at one time or another. You go out for drinks with friends and lose track of the time and how many drinks you've had. When it's finally time to head home, the alcohol plays tricks on your mind and you convince yourself that you're in a...
Everyday around the United States people are caught with drugs and end up being charged with a drug crime. Whether or not they are convicted of this crime depends on a number of things, but mostly their defense and how they plead. Ideally, when a person pleads...
Should you find yourself facing criminal charges, you are likely looking for any help you can get. This is a time of great uncertainty and confusion. You may be wondering what your future holds. Will you be convicted? Will you have to serve time in jail? ...