Becerra Law, P.A. Legal Blog
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...
Criminal defense for 13 charged with Social Security fraud
As loved ones get older or suffer disabling conditions, they may rely on the funds they receive from the Social Security Administration to meet their needs. Social Security is a federal program that provides income to those who qualify, with the goal of preventing...
Customs seizure reveals counterfeit items worth millions
In recent months, the use of hand sanitizing stations has become imperative for many Florida businesses and other organizations. Hand sanitizing kiosks in convenient locations allow employees and visitors to comply with recommendations by the Centers for Disease...
Trademark laws favor US shoe company
The average Florida consumer may not think about the fact that many of the top brand items available for purchase in the United States are also in high demand in other countries. Likewise, other countries often export their brands to this country to compete for the...