How Does a Criminal Conviction Impact Your Right to Vote in Arizona?
Nov 02, 2012
Americans across the country will be heading to the polls next week. However, many individuals with a criminal record may have to stay home.
State laws largely govern the voting rights of prisoners and...
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White-Collar Crime FAQ: What Is Disgorgement?
Oct 06, 2012
Defendants convicted of financial white-collar crimes are often required to give up any illegally obtained profits as part of their criminal sentence. The legal term is disgorgement.
Disgorgement is te...
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Decision Makes It Easier for Prosecutors to Obtain Offshore Bank Accounts
Sep 30, 2012
A recent federal court decision makes it easier for prosecutors of white-collar crime to subpoena records for offshore bank accounts.
The Required Records Doctrine is an exception to the Fifth Amendmen...
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Phoenix Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Stealing From Fellow Scammer
Sep 20, 2012
A Phoenix man was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison for scamming a fellow fraudster. Gino Carlucci reportedly stole from a convicted Ohio Ponzi schemer until authorities discovered his own schem...
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Arizona White-Collar Crime FAQ: What Is Entrapment?
Aug 23, 2012
Entrapment can be offered as a defense when a person is charged with an Arizona white-collar crime, particularly when charges stem from an undercover investigation. The basic premise is that the crime ...
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Is Rise in Jury Trials Taxing the SEC’s Resources?
Aug 11, 2012
The Securities and Exchange Commission is dealing with a very full plate this year, which may be good news for those facing SEC enforcement actions. The agencys litigation schedule is growing while its...
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Mortgage Fraud Study Suggests Investigators Will Focus on Collusion
Jul 26, 2012
The types of Arizona mortgage fraudcases prosecuted by state and federal investigators often shift with changes in the housing market. As new schemes become more prevalent, resources are reallocated to...
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Federal Investigators Still Looking for Arizona Straw Purchases
Jul 12, 2012
Federal investigators remain vigilant in their investigation of Arizona mortgage fraud. They are specifically on the lookout for straw purchases, given the prevalence of the scheme.
Earlier this month,...
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White-Collar Crimes Land Former Arizona Lawmaker in Prison
Jun 15, 2012
Despite pleas for leniency from supporters, former Arizona state lawmaker Richard Miranda was sentenced to 27 months in jail? last week for several white-collar crimes. He was also was ordered to pay r...
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White-Collar Crimes Land Former Arizona Lawmaker in Prison
Jun 15, 2012
Despite pleas for leniency from supporters, former Arizona state lawmaker Richard Miranda was sentenced to 27 months in jail? last week for several white-collar crimes. He was also was ordered to pay r...
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