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Any form of fraud is a serious criminal offense that can land a person in prison for a long time if the accused individual is convicted -- among various other significant penalties. Mail fraud is believed to be one of the most common forms of fraud for which people in...
Federal criminal charges can come with penalties that may alter the course of a person’s life. If charged with a federal offense, such as health care fraud, it could result in years or decades behind bars and much more. If you work in the medical field and are accused...
It was recently reported that a woman in Detroit has been arrested and charged with stealing money from union groups for whom she was treasurer. She is now facing embezzlement charges, for which the consequences can be severe if she is ultimately convicted....
Every day, it seems, you read stories about individuals being arrested in the Detroit area on drug-related charges. Many of them are not just facing charges at the state level; they are facing federal drug charges, which carry far worse penalties if they are...
A Detroit-area woman is the first in the country to be charged with stealing pandemic relief money meant to help medical professionals in their fight to treat COVID-19 patients. She is facing federal charges for taking the money and giving it to several family...
Racketeering is a crime that comes in many forms and may be considered a state or federal offense -- sometimes both. It is a crime that involves operating an illegal business or taking funds from a legal company for one to engage in criminal activities. What are the...
The unknown is what makes the criminal justice process at the federal level something people fear. If a person knows what to expect and how the process works, it can be easier for the individual to navigate. For this reason, this column will briefly address what...
Because of advances in technology and widespread access to computers and the internet, computer-based crime is more common than ever. Hacking is a type of cybercrime that involves illegally accessing certain types of information and doing other things that may affect...
Law enforcement officials in Michigan recently charged the four individuals they believe are connected to a fentanyl distribution ring in Macomb County. As of the latest report, three of the four have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking, among other...
There is nothing wrong with wanting to get people the medical care they need. There is nothing illegal about assisting someone in finding health care providers or treatment facilities that will best serve their needs. There is something wrong, however, with accepting...
