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You never thought you’d find yourself in this position, but here you are. You are one of the many Michigan residents who is being investigated for a federal crime this year, and now, life as you know it is on the line. Thankfully, you have the right to pick who you...
Not everyone in Michigan who is charged with drug-related offenses ends up facing federal charges. However, those who do stand to lose everything, as a conviction on federal drug charges can have significant consequences. Most recently, two people in the Detroit area...
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...
