Becerra Law, P.A. Legal Blog
3 face fraud conspiracy charges for scamming grandparents
The joy of being a grandparent is unmatched. Many grandparents love to lavish gifts on their grandchildren and agree that they would do most anything for them. When a grandchild is in trouble, they often go to their grandparents for help before they take their...
CBP allegedly violates agreement and seizes lawful imports
Those in Florida and other states who have capitalized on the new and expanding medical marijuana and hemp industry know that competition is fierce. An entrepreneur has to be able to produce quality products quickly while remaining in compliance with state laws. This...
State attorney faces charges for federal crimes
People in power are often held to a higher standard of ethics, at least in the court of public opinion. They may even be judged more harshly when accused of a crime, particularly a federal offense. No matter how the public feels about a scandal, federal charges often...
Woman charged with embezzlement from Make-a-Wish
It may be difficult for someone accused of a crime to get a fair trial when the court of public opinion has already rendered its verdict. For example, alleged wrongdoing involving children or animals may face the negative outcry of those who do not have all the...
Is money taken in customs seizure lost forever?
Large amounts of money moving across U.S. borders can quickly raise the suspicions of border patrol agents. Those involved in criminal operations, such as drug cartels, terrorist groups, tax evasion and money laundering schemes may transport large amounts of money in...
Woman faces more charges for white collar crimes
When federal investigators dig into the details of an alleged crime, they may discover evidence they believe reveals additional unlawful actions. Therefore, it is not uncommon for someone in Florida who is already facing charges for white collar crimes to suddenly...
Food trucks often part of customs seizures
In Miami and surrounding areas, food trucks are big business. Low overhead and portability offer endless opportunities for success. However, all of this depends on owning a food truck. For many entrepreneurs, the economical answer to this problem is to purchase their...
Counterfeit products hurt businesses and endanger consumers
In these times of complex health issues, having quality face masks is a high priority in some industries. In fact, some Florida businesses look for particular brands of disposable face masks because they know they can trust them to provide appropriate protection on...
Do increased crop imports violate international law?
Those companies in the United States whose products compete with goods imported from other countries may be interested in the recent passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. This agreement replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and its...
“Prop” money import is a federal crime
When characters in a TV show or movie exchange money, the realism of the scene may lose its effect for some viewers if the money looks fake. For this reason, many Florida stage and film productions use prop money, which is fake money designed to look just like real...