Many criminal offenses lead to state charges, but certain types of illegal activity can result in federal criminal charges instead. White-collar crimes, or financial crimes, often lead to federal prosecution. Various types of fraud and financial misconduct, such as...
Federal Crimes
Components of a RICO prosecution
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is a powerful tool against organized crime. Its original intent was the prosecution of large criminal syndicates, such as the mafia. In recent years, it has evolved beyond just the conviction of traditional...
Immigration fraud as a federal crime: What you should know
The immigration process in the United States is very strict, and on many occasions, most applications undergo thorough scrutiny to verify adherence to legal requirements. When applicants fail to meet these requirements, some may resort to immigration fraud—such as...
What constitutes bank fraud?
Bank fraud is a white-collar crime involving deceptive practices to obtain money, assets or other property owned or held by a financial institution. Each year, thousands of people get charged with bank fraud. In fact, according to the ABA Banking Journal, banking...