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3 Ways Prison Consultants Can Help the Families of the Incarcerated

There are currently around 2 million offenders in the American prison network. Prison consultants assist in preparing individuals who have been sentenced to jail and their families who are unfamiliar with America’s criminal justice system. Many consultants have extensive experience either living in and effectively navigating the system, working in the jail system, or working as a …

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3 Most Commonly Charged Federal Crimes in the U.S.

The United States ranks at the top of the list of countries with the most prisoners, with 398.5 incidences per 100,000 people in 2020. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Alcohol, Tabacco and Firearms (ATF), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are among the federal government entities that investigate federal crimes. …

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Fraud Charges and Penalties in New York

Grand larceny, illegal possession of forged material, forgery, manipulating company documents, and identity theft are the most prevalent fraud charges in New York. These offenses vary from misdemeanors to felonies. In 2019, the gross fraud loss regarding card payments with PIN was 1.4 cents per transaction in the US. It is critical to obtain legal consultation to …

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Different Types of Legal Discovery Services Explained

What is Legal Discovery Legal discovery services are pre-trial procedures that entail gathering and disclosing materials relevant to the pending case. The full disclosure of all relevant legal documents is critical, as the absence of certain documents could result in a mistrial or sanctions against a law firm or a party. These services aim to make …

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Understanding the Concept of Federal Forfeiture

Asset forfeiture is an important legal weapon that can be used for a variety of law enforcement purposes. Last month, several legislative initiatives were sent to Congress by the Biden Administration to enhance asset forfeiture. Asset forfeiture is intended to destabilize organized criminal organizations, corporate entities, individuals and drug cartels financially by seizing assets that the …

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Understanding the Concept of Criminal Forfeiture

Forfeiture refers to the seizure of assets without remuneration as a consequence of a punishment for criminal behavior. Statutory criminal forfeiture allows government authorities to recover commodities that were either used for unlawful acts or purchased with illegally obtained funds. The Department of Justice, has stated that the goal of confiscation is to “destroy the funding …

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How is Restitution Processed in the USA

A reparation order is frequently enforced in “white collar” legal proceedings. The judicial objective of restitution is to compel a defendant to pay a “victim” a fixed sum to make it whole for any loss caused by the defendant. If you are a defendant, you must comprehend what this implies. If you do not understand it you should …

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