Although potentially lucrative, creating, selling and prescribing unauthorized medications is an illegal activity that will garner attention from federal investigators. Last week in Miami, a man was arrested for distributing $230 million worth of adulterated drugs....
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Double jeopardy might not provide the legal protection you think
The United States Supreme Court decided an interesting case that discusses the issue of double jeopardy and how it works. While some of the core issues involve dual sovereignty matters that don’t come up that often, the case involves a basic understanding of double...
Fighting back against elder abuse charges
Americans take elder abuse seriously. When evidence arises of possible exploitation, neglect or abuse of someone over aged 65, the reaction is generally swift and aggressive. For those facing accusations of elder abuse or financial exploitation of the elderly, these...
Can nursing home negligence be a crime?
The neglect of the elderly is a common problem, especially in larger urban areas. When the people who are being paid to provide care for the elderly are the ones who are apparently at fault for injuries and deaths occurring to the elderly, the normal recourse resides...
The federal government is attacking COVID-relief fraud aggressively
Although most of the panic around the COVI-19 pandemic has subsided, some issues continue to linger. One remaining effect of the pandemic has been the ongoing targeting and prosecution of fraud stemming from federal relief programs for American businesses. If you were...
Is the recent Supreme Court leak a criminal offense?
The recent news story about the Supreme Court’s opinion in progress will certainly polarize the already divided American public regarding abortion rights and the right to life throughout the country. However, another story less discussed is the fact that the reported...
How to challenge evidence in computer cases
For many people accused of computer-related crimes, and even for many criminal defense attorneys, the evidentiary issues around computer-related crimes seem mysterious and often difficult to sort. However, computer and technology cases involve similar evidentiary...
Who defends police and prosecutors on trial?
Members of the community often have harsh negative opinions of certain types of alleged criminals, such as so-called rapists and child molesters, and many have even harsher negative opinions and the greatest criticism for “dirty cops,” corrupt prosecutors, or other...
What is an unlawful money transmitting business?
As cryptocurrency, such as bitcoin, is becoming increasingly popular it makes sense that on occasion someone would want to transfer cash into bitcoin or bitcoin into cash. However, in many cases, this type of transaction could be illegal and a serious federal offense;...
Police tactics in asset forfeitures in airports, train stations and bus stations
Asset seizures for the purpose of forfeiture happens with shocking frequency. Law enforcement authorities at all levels are involved with forfeitures and they are frequently coordinating their efforts between the federal, state and municipal levels to launch criminal...