When a person is convicted of a crime, the court has to then determine and order their punishment. In the federal court system, judges base their sentencing based on Federal Sentencing Guidelines, mandatory minimum sentencing,…
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Navigating the differences between federal and state laws can get tricky, especially in the area of commerce and online sales. While it is well understood that each state has its own laws governing how and…
A North Carolina branch of the US Attorney's Office launches a program to catch people who defrauded the government using PPP loans. This may come as a surprise to many people who assumed the federal…
Insurance fraud is the crime of knowingly and intentionally deceiving an insurer or person claiming insurance with false information to obtain or deny the benefits of an insurance policy. Essentially, insurance fraud can occur when…
With various states implemented high taxes on tobacco products, some people have started a business of trafficking cigarettes from other states, such as North Carolina, where they are cheaper. While cigarettes are not illegal to…