Truck stops are more than just places for truck drivers to refuel; the largest ones usually have other retail and service options, such as convenience stores, showers, movie theaters, and even dentist’s offices. It’s not an exaggeration to say that these locations are...
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Year: 2023
Types of cybercrime and your defense options
It is no secret that technology is now a critical part of everyday life. Most people use their computers, phones and tablets to do everything from grocery shop to socialize with others. The scope to which people are reliant on technology and the internet is difficult...
When does flying a drone become a federal offense?
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were originally developed for military purposes such as reconnaissance. Nowadays, UAVs, more popularly known as drones, have many more applications outside of war and spying. These include aerial photography, entertainment, monitoring...
Is it a crime to aim a laser pointer at an airplane?
While they’re useful for visual demonstrations and special effects, laser pointers can be harmful. Even commercially available laser pointer models with low milliwatt outputs are enough to cause permanent retinal damage if aimed at people’s eyes. Laser pointers can...
Online threats lead to criminal charges in East Lansing
The proliferation of social media often tempts individuals to use various platforms as a means of disseminating racist or other unwelcome sentiment. Sometimes, an ill-considered post can lead to serious criminal charges. A resident of the Upper Peninsula recently pled...
Defending yourself against a RICO charge
A white-collar federal criminal charge such as a RICO violation is something you should take seriously. You may associate RICO violations with organized crime networks and figure if you are not involved with organized crime, you cannot be charged, but that is not...
Ransomware attacks are two federal crimes in one
News of ransomware locking the computer systems of some of the biggest companies in the world behind encryption dominated the headlines not too long ago. While it seems the attacks have cooled down lately, the hackers responsible for these digital assaults continue to...
Using illegal billing practices for financial gain
There are certain types of financial crimes that can come with steep penalties, including time behind bars and other consequences. White-collar crimes, including health care fraud, involve committing certain types of deceptive acts that allow a person or party to...
Don’t make these four mistakes in your white-collar crime case
White collar crime allegations can threaten to devastate many facets of your life, from your career to your freedom and your time with your children. But you don’t have to let the prosecution steamroll you into a plea agreement that’s not in your best interest or push...
Suppressed evidence in a federal drug case
Are you worried about the federal drug charges that have been levied against you? If not, you probably should be. After all, a federal conviction can lead to extensive incarceration and a negative impact on many areas of your life. But don’t let that scare you into...