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The term “pink-collar crime” is familiar to fans of the hit CBS show of the same name, but a trendy title does not lessen the importance of an area of criminal law that is normally put in the same category as other white-collar crimes. However, you and...
Now that tax season is here, it is vital for you to understand the law as a taxpayer. If you intentionally underpay the IRS or fail to disclose your taxable assets, you may face an investigation for tax evasion. But what about mere mistakes or carelessness?...
Embezzlement is a serious offense that could land you in immediate trouble. That is, if you are facing an embezzlement charge, you may have to do some time in prison. A judge may also order you to pay restitution and fines. Unfortunately, you may not be able to...
Crime is rarely black and white. As such, lawmakers created a tiering system that puts crimes in groupings under three main classifications: misdemeanor, felony and infraction.Criminal charges can be further whittled down to property crimes and personal crimes....
When it comes to filing your taxes, it is all too easy to make mistakes, but some mistakes or omissions can leave you facing considerable trouble and hardship. Misrepresenting your income or otherwise being less-than-honest when filing your taxes may constitute tax...
When someone dies violently, the police typically spend a good deal of time investigating. The crime and the circumstances leading up to it become part of the investigation, and these factors all come together to form a complete picture. The type of charge you receive...
Embezzlement is a serious federal offense, and individuals convicted will look at years in prison. The former Berkeley County School District Chief Financial Officer recently went to court on embezzlement charges. The charges assert he embezzled more than $1...
You probably know what theft is on its face: The act of taking something that does not belong to you. However, there are other elements of theft that you may not know or understand.To face a conviction of theft, or larceny, the crime must meet certain conditions....
If you are a pharmacist in this state, you register annually with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The DHEC performs regular inspections of pharmacies for potential illegal activities, such as the diversion of controlled...
It could happen more easily than you might think – you want to help someone in need, but you don’t realize that your actions are illegal. This is especially true if you plan to share a prescription medication with someone who wasn’t prescribed the...