When someone is accused of embezzlement, they are essentially stealing from a company. They work for the company, and they are likely in a position of power – perhaps they are an executive at that company, for example, or they are in charge of financial accounts. But...
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Investigation leads to identity theft charges for Florida man
There are a multitude of individuals who put forth a great deal of time and effort into building a positive reputation within their communities. While such an endeavor might not happen overnight, the fruits of such efforts could vanish in an instant should allegations...
Federal fraud charges filed against Florida art dealer
The market for artistic works remains ever relevant and collectors of art may be willing to spend a small fortune to obtain original works. While art dealers might make a living obtaining and selling pieces, it might not be uncommon for questions to arise about the...
Federal charges raise the stakes
If local authorities believe someone has committed a crime, they may go through the proper channels of investigation, arrest and prosecution through the state of Florida’s judicial system. Trial court judges may have some leniency with sentencing, and prosecutors may...
Drug sniffing dogs not as sharp as you think
Drug detection dogs are a common sight in Florida and across the country. Authorities may use them in schools, airports and traffic stops to detect drug crimes. The dogs are supposedly trained to recognize the smell of various drugs and alert their handlers to their...
Police operation leads to 27 arrests for drug crimes
Zealous members of law enforcement dedicate many hours to keeping neighborhoods safe. This often includes attempting to reduce the consequences of drug crimes by targeting those whom police suspect of trafficking and dealing drugs in their communities. The drug trade...
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...
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...
“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...