Blog Posts in November, 2022
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7 Types of Fraud That Can Lead to Federal Charges
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueGenerally, fraud involves falsifying, misrepresenting, or omitting material information to cause a loss to another person or entity or unlawfully obtaining money, property, or other benefits. The federal government identifies various types of acts as fraud. They include, but are not limited to, making false statements on bankruptcy documents or using the U.S. Postal Service or electronic ...Continue Reading -
Can You Be Prosecuted by the State and Federal Governments for the Same Crime?
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueState and federal governments each have laws concerning prohibited conduct. Generally, when a crime happens within a state's borders, that state's government has jurisdiction. And if it violates a federal statute or occurs on federal land, the federal government has jurisdiction. Yet, some cases exist where state and federal laws intersect. If a person violates one of these, are they protected ...Continue Reading
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