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Bribery and public corruption cases often make headlines when a police officer is under federal investigation for taking bribes from drug dealers or a judge solicits campaign contributions in exchange for favors. Bribery most often refers to bribery of public officials, such as the giving of money…
On today’s Internet, it is nearly impossible to control the movement of some files from one computer to another. Pictures of child pornography can be stored on a computer even without the knowledge of its owner. Even so, if you are caught up in a sting…
Learning that you are under investigation by the federal government can be terrifying. You should take a federal investigation very seriously as you may be in much more trouble than if you were under investigation for state crimes. Federal crimes tend to carry harsher penalties than state crimes…
A federal criminal investigation is a virtual danger zone for anyone other than an experienced attorney or investigator. Even if you believe that you are innocent, it is important not to assume that the government sees the situation the same way. Further, if you did something wrong,…
Embezzlement occurs when a person entrusts their property to another person, but the person in possession then unlawfully converts the ownership rights with the intent to defraud the true owner. Poor or improper accounting is one of the main factors in most embezzlement cases. An example…
Forgery is a serious offense, punishable as a felony in all fifty states and by the federal government. Forgery involves the making, altering, use, or possession of a false writing in order to commit a fraud. It can occur in many forms, from signing another person’s…
If you are charged with a forgery crime—even a misdemeanor—you should contact an attorney immediately. A conviction for any Pennsylvania forgery crime becomes part of your permanent criminal record whether the conviction is a felony or misdemeanor. A criminal conviction can hurt you when you are…
Embezzlement is a type of property theft. It occurs when someone who was entrusted to manage or monitor someone else’s money or property steals all or part of that money or property for the taker’s personal gain. The key is that the defendant had legal access…
When you need a lawyer to represent you for a domestic violence, domestic abuse, or Protection from Abuse (PFA) matter, contact a criminal attorney at The Zeiger Firm. Our attorneys understand that domestic abuse and domestic violence cases involve criminal courts, and we will zealously represent…
Tax evasion is when a person or a company purposefully underpays its taxes. Below are some examples of tax evasion and ways people evade taxes. By being aware of common methods of tax evasion, you can avoid mistakes that could cost you in the future. What…
