A mistake has been made. Rather a series of big mistakes. Over several years. Now, criminal charges of embezzlement loom over you. As a long and trusted employee, you pushed the limits on certain job-related privileges. Essentially, you funded a lifestyle built on a...
Can a misdemeanor conviction get you deported?
As an immigrant living in the U.S., you likely already know that the courts tend to divide crimes into misdemeanors (less serious) and felonies (more serious). You may therefore think that conviction of a misdemeanor will not affect your immigration status or make you...
What factors are associated with Ponzi schemes?
If you are one of the many financially savvy people in Nebraska who is inclined to be involved in new investment ventures, you will want to understand some of the qualities often linked to illegal activities. The fact of the matter is that there may well be a fine...
What are signs that I am trapped in a Ponzi scheme?
For a house or a building to be solidly constructed, we expect that structure to have a firm foundation. If the home was built out of flimsy materials, it would likely collapse before long. Nebraska residents should think of Ponzi schemes in a similar manner. In a...
Understanding tax evasion charges
If you or someone you know in Nebraska has been charged with a federal crime involving allegations of tax evasion, it will be important for you to learn about the elements of these offenses and the potential defense options. As explained by the Internal Revenue...
Defining the elements of fraud
Like most in Lincoln, you likely make it a point to avoid activities that could in any way be perceived as being criminal. So have many of the clients that we here at Monzon, Guerra & Associates have worked with, yet that did not stop them from being the targets...
What are the most common white collar crimes?
When you run across a news headline detailing a white collar crime, the details are often grim. The person accused of the crime may face a list of serious state and federal charges. This is because white collar crime can be extremely complex, and it is taken seriously...
Understanding copyright infringement
When people use video materials in Nebraska, they usually do not think about copyright laws. However, there are strict penalties for infringing on a copyright, and it is important to understand what exactly copyright infringement is.When someone creates a specific...
A start to preventing identity theft
Almost everyone in Nebraska is aware of the dangers of identity theft, a rampant white- collar crime. But not everyone is protecting him or herself as well as could be. The time and effort involved in successfully defeating the effects of a theft of personally...
Wire fraud is a serious federal offense
When someone accuses you of fraud of any kind, it can have serious legal ramifications. Wire fraud, in particular, is not something that the state of Nebraska or the federal government will take lightly, as numerous people are typically hurt by such schemes.Taking...
