Evidence quality may prove or disprove a trafficking charge
Trafficking offenses related to forced labor or prostitution may result in a serious felony charge. According to the FBI, however, a prosecutor may first need to prove that an individual charged used threat, physical force or coercion to bring about a victim’s involuntary actions. As a result of a media-fueled growing interest in trafficking, some...
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How does mail and wire fraud differ?
Missouri law handles both mail and wire fraud in a serious way. These two crimes often end up conflated with one another as well. But despite their overt similarities, they have many distinctions and differences. The law handles them as separate crimes. So what are those differences? How exactly do mail and wire fraud differ...
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What happens if the IRS suspects tax evasion?
The IRS considers some incorrect tax actions negligent, while other actions constitute fraud. An investigation will determine whether the agency will pursue criminal charges. Review the federal laws about tax fraud and evasion. Types of tax evasion The IRS may charge a taxpayer with evasion if he or she: Files a false tax return Makes fraudulent statements to...
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What are the potential penalties for mail fraud?
In Missouri, white collar criminal convictions are often met with hefty penalties. Depending on your criminal charge, you could face the potential of years in jail, hefty fees and more. One example is mail fraud. This white collar crime involves the use of mail in a fraud plan and you can get in serious trouble...
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Reviewing Missouri’s minor consent laws
Parents in Missouri no doubt maintain a good deal of concern about their teens as they first begin to interact with their peers in an intimate matter. Much of the advice and guidance parents give during this time is likely based on their own unique moral standards. Regardless of what a person’s moral stance may...
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The Risks of Sexting: Understanding the Legalities and What To Do If Charged
Sexting among teenagers continues to skyrocket, with significant jumps over the past decade. According to recent research from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Pediatrics, nearly 30 percent of teens (or one in four) are receiving sexts and almost 15 percent (or one in seven) are sending them. What is Sexting? Sexting is...
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