Criminal

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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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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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