Signature Forgery

Signature Forgery

When someone fakes a person’s signature without their permission, it is considered forgery. One of the most common forms of forgery is signing another person’s name to a check. It is also possible for data, objects as well as documents to be forged....

5 Things to Know About Tax Evasion

As we approach this year’s tax filing deadline, it’s a good time to take a look at tax evasion. Each year, there are many people around the country, including those here in the Miami area, which ends up in trouble for tax evasion. Knowing about tax evasion and how to...
What Is Tax Evasion?

What Is Tax Evasion?

While people do not enjoy paying taxes, doing so is a requirement for most individuals each year. However, while the tax code has gotten more complex over the years, many taxpayers make mistakes on their returns. While this is not considered a crime, tax evasion is a...
What is Embezzlement?

What is Embezzlement?

Many people are entrusted with handling money or property for a company, religious organization, charitable foundation, educational institution, community group, or some other organization. If a person who has this responsibility steals or misappropriates this money...
5 Ways Your Criminal Record May Impact Your Life

5 Ways Your Criminal Record May Impact Your Life

Many people in the Miami-Dade area have a criminal record. Often times, these criminal records are the result of a minor offense, or what is considered a misdemeanor. Even so, those criminal records can have a major impact on your life, even if all you got out of the...
What is considered a White-Collar Crime?

What is considered a White-Collar Crime?

A crime is considered white collar when the motives are financial, and the crime does not involve violent actions. Typically, white collar crimes are committed by people with professional jobs at businesses or within government organizations.  In Miami, mortgage...