More than 57,000 people were convicted for federal crimes, including drug trafficking, in 2021. Drug trafficking is one of the most serious narcotics offenses. A common question about drug trafficking charges is whether it is a federal offense. Learn the answer to this question below, and contact our Chicago drug trafficking lawyers at the Law…
Election season is past, but we still hear about allegations of voter fraud in Illinois. For example, officials in Madison County, Illinois, confirmed in September 2022 they were investigating an allegation of voter fraud involving similar handwriting on 40 mail-in ballots during the primary. Voter fraud is becoming more common, and sometimes people are wrongfully…
Many states are decriminalizing marijuana possession. However, despite some states liberalizing weed possession laws, Illinois still has penalties for most offenses. Therefore, you can still face penalties if you are arrested for cannabis possession in this state. However, some recent developments in the law are detailed below. If you have been charged with cannabis possession…
Have you been charged with a federal crime in Chicago? Understanding how the federal charge can affect your life if you are convicted is essential. Even if the federal charge is dropped or you are found not guilty, that does not mean the charge is not on your permanent record. In any event, it is…
Bank fraud is a complex, multi-faceted crime that evolves as there are changes in how people and banks manage money. Therefore, bank fraud’s legal definition is broad because it must reflect the many different types of the crime. There are many instances of bank fraud in the US every year. For example, the Federal Trade…
White-collar crimes are offenses against the law that involve non-violent crimes. These offenses usually involve financial transactions by those in a position of trust. The term ‘white collar’ came about because the accused usually were well-dressed people with white collars. If you have been accused of a white-collar crime in Chicago, you should know that…
Cannabis became legal in Illinois on Jan. 1, 2020. Part of the Illinois law that legalized marijuana also offers ways to clear your criminal record for some marijuana convictions. This process is known as expungement. If you have a conviction for a marijuana offense in Illinois, it is essential to understand how and when you…
Many US government employees and contractors have access to classified information. Whether you have a top-secret clearance or another type, it is essential to understand the potential consequences of removing classified documents from their authorized storage facility or location. Below are critical details about the crime of removing classified documents, penalties, defenses, and related information.…
COVID and Healthcare Fraud In a little less than a year, federal and state decision-makers authorized about $5 trillion of coronavirus aid. By comparison, the federal budget for an entire year (2020) was $4.79 trillion. When that much money becomes available in such a short period of time, some negative repercussions are inevitable. High inflation…
The primary federal embezzlement statute is 11 U.S.C. Section 31. There is no federal criminal code. So, other embezzlement laws are scattered throughout federal laws. All these provisions have the same basic elements. Generally, embezzlement is using a position of trust to steal property or services. The position of trust could be a multinational corporate…