| Bankruptcy Fraud |
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| Fraud is prevalent in bankruptcy proceedings. A debtor, creditor, or fiduciary may be charged with bankruptcy fraud. For example, individuals may attempt to transfer assets to others prior to filing for bankruptcy protections. There are numerous acts listed under federal statutes that constitute bankruptcy fraud. A common thread that runs through all of the acts is that the defendant act in a knowing fashion. A knowing fashion means that the defendant act in a voluntary and intentional manner. The prosecution may show that the defendant acted in a fraudulent manner by way of direct or circumstantial evidence. More... |
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| Video Surveillance |
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| Video surveillance may be conducted for investigative reasons for criminal matters. Because it has been found that video surveillance is covered under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, an individual has an expectation of privacy that may not be violated. More... |
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| Defendant's Rights |
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| A defendant has numerous rights during a trial. If the defendant is deprived of any of his rights, he may be entitled to a reversal of his conviction. Generally, the defendant's rights include the right to: the compulsory process, confrontation, speedy trial, effective assistance of counsel, to be present, to remain silent, to a fair and impartial jury, and to be afforded the proper due process. Many of the defendant's rights are embodied in the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution, as well as in state constitutions.More... |
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| REGISTERING FIREARMS UNDER THE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT |
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| The National Firearms Act (NFA) requires makers, manufacturers, and importers of firearms to register certain types of firearms with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). The NFA also requires persons who are in possession of those types of firearms to register them with the ATF. Such firearms include machine guns, short-barrel rifles, short-barrel shotguns, silencers, and destructive devices. Destructive devices include explosives, incendiaries, poison gas, bombs, or grenades. These firearms are referred to as NFA firearms.More... |
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| Federal Criminal Offenses charged in conjunction with Violations of Environmental Statutes |
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| An individual or corporation may be charged with violating environmental statutes along with violating other federal statutes. More... |
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