Smartphone companies have provided users with multiple options for securing their phone's data. These include password protection, PINs, encryption software, biometric strategies for opening the phone such as fingerprints and facial recognition software. However,...
Month: June 2021
What constitutes embezzlement?
Essentially, embezzlement is one form of larceny. Larceny can be defined as the wrongful taking or withholding of property from its rightful owner. Embezzlement then is when that property is taken by a person who is entrusted to hold it on behalf of the rightful...
Why it’s important to understand restitution if you’re charged with a white collar crime
When most people think of the penalties a judge may impose when sentencing a defendant in a criminal case, they often consider prison time or probation. They don't generally figure in restitution, which judges commonly impose as well. Restitution is a monetary amount...
Did your actions rise to the level of securities fraud?
There are many investment choices out there, and savvy investors are always looking for options that will get them the best returns. The investment opportunities available to consumers are so endless and ever-evolving that regulators even find it challenging to keep...
Witness, person of interest or target of a federal investigation: Which are you?
Federal investigations can dig both broad and deep -- and not everybody who gets subpoenaed ends up facing charges. Often, the language that’s used by the authorities to describe someone connected to an investigation is a clue about their status. Whether you’re a...
Heard about Delta 8 THC? Well, don’t try to buy or sell it in New York
Earlier this year, New York became the newest state to make marijuana products legal for recreational use for all adults 21 years of age and older. This puts cannabis in the same basic category as alcohol. Now, however, the state has clamped down on another cannabis...