Two Florida residents have been charged with 47 felonies between them. A white collar crime scheme is said to have been discovered and halted before any money was lost. The state's CFO praised the efforts of the Office of Fiscal Integrity for uncovering the alleged...
Month: June 2015
White collar crime issue of criminal law
There are criminal lawyers in Florida who handle a variety of defense cases. Those that involve white collar crime are among them. This type of crime typically refers to non-violent acts that are financially motivated and involve business or government...
Florida man admits possession of federal drug trafficking items
A recent incident occurred in Florida that began with deputies from a local sheriff's department receiving a call to investigate a possible trespassing. Upon responding to the call, deputies gained information that resulted in an arrest being made. What began as a...
Florida tax evasion conviction can result in prison time and fine
When a Florida resident is accused of committing a crime involving fraudulent behavior with regard to taxes, he or she faces the possibility of standing trial and serving time in prison if convicted. Tax evasion is one of the most common fraud charges litigated in...
Florida mortgage fraud case surpasses statute of limitations
According to recent reports, a female agent of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) obtained a divorce in 2009 from her husband, a police officer. She was later accused of mortgage fraud by allegedly signing bank papers in 2010 as though she were still...
Seeking legal defense for federal drug trafficking in Florida
Any person in Florida who finds themselves facing criminal charges of any nature is protected by law with the right to consult legal counsel in the matter. In cases of federal drug trafficking charges, a person who stands accused can incur severe penalties if...
Global soccer body embroiled in huge corruption scandal, Part 2
As we noted in our immediately preceding blog post, global soccer is under a strong international spotlight. Although that is of course nothing new, the intense focus that is presently affixed upon the sport is not, as usual, on its mega superstars.Rather, it is on a...
Ball rolls wrong way for FIFA: multiple indictments issue
Miami is a bastion of big-time sports, with an avid fan base spanning many millions of viewers. It is likely that, with the ever-growing momentum it is forging in the United States, professional soccer will one day become a huge draw throughout South Florida.Because...
Has The Government Contacted You Regarding Medicare Fraud?
As the federal government continues to heavily investigate HMOs and health clinics in South Florida, you as an owner need to understand your rights and how to respond should you be contacted by the government in connection with a Medicare investigation.You can learn...
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