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The U.S. government, sometimes referred to as the “federal” government, has decided that a number of activities are criminal. These federal crimes are typically very serious and are tried in federal courts under special federal rules of procedure. Some examples of federal crimes include the use of biological weapons, acts of civil disorder, kidnapping, and racketeering, just to name a few. If you are accused of a federal crime, you should enlist the services of a federal crime lawyer who works with these federal laws and understands the federal courts and their procedures. This lawyer will be familiar not only with the elements of the crime you are charged with, but also with the defenses available to you.
Consumer protection refers to the laws and agencies that protect consumers from things like unfair competition, dangerous products, and deceptive advertising.
Securities and investment fraud occurs when someone tricks investors into making decisions based on false information, for example, creating a Ponzi scheme.
Criminal law establishes the classifications of crimes, how guilt or innocence is determined, and the types of punishment or rehabilitation that may be imposed.
A white collar crime is a financially motivated nonviolent crime, committed by an individual or through a business, such as bribery, forgery, or embezzlement.