What Is Bank Fraud?
Bank fraud is the use of fraudulent means to obtain money, assets, or other property owned or held by a financial institution. In many instances, bank fraud is a criminal offense and can be met …
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The White Collar Crime of Insurance Fraud
Many Americans have many different types of insurance that are designed to protect them from the high financial consequences of certain situations. For example, many Americans pay for automobile insurance, homeowners or renters insurance and health insurance. Those types of insurance policies protect policy holders in the event a qualifying situation such as a car accident, home …
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The Pros and Cons of Plea Bargaining
When faced with criminal charges, a defendant often has one simple goal. That is, to minimize the potential penalty. Of course, being found innocent at trial, and being aquitted, is the best way to avoid jail time and other penalties. However, going to trial can be risky because it is impossible to predict what a jury will decide. Therefore, many defendants choose to …
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