Criminal Offense

Forging Documents

Forgery is commonly thought of as the act of signing another person’s name to a document, like forging another’s signature on a check, for instance.   But the actual definition of forgery is much

Check Fraud

Writing a bad check with fraudulent purposes can be a serious offense. Check fraud specifically may involve signing another person’s name to a check, forging a signed endorsement or signature on a check, altering the writing on a check, constructing a fake check, or purposely writing bad checks to merchants. Depending on the severity of the crime, the law may consider the forger guilty of a misdemeanor or felony.

The Basics of a Burglary Case

Burglary is generally defined as the intrusion or the trespassing into someone else’s property. The act of burglary is generally a statutory offense and is sometimes referred to as breaking and entering...

Grand Theft Auto

Grand theft auto is a specific type of felony involving the theft of motor vehicles.   The illegal act may also be charged as “motor vehicle theft.”   The term “grand theft auto” has been popularized by the media and continues to be used by some police departments today.   Most states will charge auto theft as a felony, and if the vehicle is deemed to be valuable then the case will be conside

Embezzlement Overview and Defense

What is embezzlement?   This is an act of dishonestly appropriating or secreting assets and a term usually heard in the corporate world.   An embezzlement charge may be given against an individual or by a group of individuals who have allegedly mishandled assets for personal gain.   Literally speaking, the act of embezzlement is not limited to the corporate world.  

Car Jacking Statistics

With the increase in the number of carjackings, the federal government stepped in and passed a law in 1992 which states if a death occurs during the commission of this crime it is to be considered a capital crime. Due to the high incidence of the use of weapons when these crimes were committed, the government felt some action had to be taken to protect the citizens. Almost 90 percent of carjacking attempts involved the use of some type of weapon.

An Overview of Kidnapping

The number of people who are taken against their will is increasing especially when it comes to children. Kidnapping may occur for any number of reasons from seeking money for the return of the victim to the non-custodial parent taking the child away from the other parent.

Open Container Law Violations in Florida

You may be charged with violating Florida's open container law if an officer discovers an open alcoholic beverage in your vehicle.

Elder Abuse and Criminal Law

Every state has laws on the books making child abuse a crime up through the felony level, but what progress has been made in the area of criminal laws regarding elder abuse.

Charges for Leading a Narcotic Network in New Jersey

If you are charged with being the leader of a narcotic network in New Jersey, you should think twice about representing yourself.