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Fentanyl is a very potent painkiller legally available only by prescription. It is not only ruining lives through user overdose but is also often the drug of choice leading to the very serious drug charges of engaging in drug trafficking.When drug dealing,...
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act was initially intended to combat the Mafia, but it has extended its reach in recent years to combat a wider range of illegal activities. The RICO Act states that the leaders of an organization can face the...
When facing criminal drug charges in Greenville, try not to get too upset. You cannot afford for your anger and emotions to cloud your judgment about the steps you must take to defend yourself. You need a clear head to understand the grave reality of your situation...
Being involved in a Ponzi scheme in South Carolina can cause more trouble than losing all of one’s gambling money; it can also result in criminal charges. One may start participating as an investor or contributor of funds with the hope of profit. However, that...
South Carolina provides the right to carry a concealed weapon upon receiving the appropriate permit. However, mistakes happen, and some people find themselves at the wrong end of a charge of unlawful carrying of a handgun.A criminal charge is not necessarily a...
Bernie Madoff is arguably the most infamous Ponzi schemer in recent memory. In 2015 alone, 61 more Ponzi schemes became uncovered, and more are discovered each year. While many people use the terms "Ponzi scheme" and "pyramid scheme" interchangeably,...
Assault and battery are serious crimes. There are various subdivisions for each type of crime. For instance, assault can constitute either a misdemeanor or felony. According to North Carolina law, even a misdemeanor assault can carry a one-year prison sentence.Many...
Medical identity theft can take a long time to come to light, and physicians are as much at risk as patients. Once someone discovers a fraudulent scheme, an investigation may ensue, and a doctor's career and reputation could be in jeopardy.Government agencies track...
If you are involved in a medical practice, you probably know billing can be a pain. There are a lot of rules and regulations to follow, and proper oversight is critical.Even so, mistakes still happen. You could even be under investigation for billing fraud and not...
Embezzlement is an example of fraud, a white-collar crime which consists of a theft by a person who is responsible for the assets of another person or entity. The crime is more common in banking or retail industries, but employees in any type of business can...