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Leigh Morgan

What Are the Consequences If You're Found Guilty of Fraud?

Although corporate fraud gets a lot of attention, fraud also occurs at the individual level. Learn more about what can happen if you're convicted of a fraud offense.

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Leigh Morgan

What Do I Do If I'm a Victim of Fraud?

Some types of fraud, such as identity theft, can affect you for years, so it's important to know what to do after someone defrauds you.

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Leigh Morgan

What Is Fraud?

Before you make any financial decisions, learn more about fraud and how it can affect you.

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Leigh Morgan

What Is White Collar Crime?

Law enforcement professionals group similar offenses into broad categories. White-collar crime is one of those classifications.

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Shelley Frost

How the Bail Process Works

How does bail work, and will you get it? Find out how the bail process works and what you can expect if you find yourself or a loved one facing criminal charges.

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Elizabeth Marcant

What Is Obstruction of Justice?

Legally, obstructing justice refers to acts that are meant to impede or stop any official government proceeding. Learn more about the consequences.

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Rachel Elle

What's the Difference Between Bail and Bond?

Bail and bond are not the same thing, and knowing the difference can be very important when dealing with arrests and the criminal justice system.

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Hannah Stephens

What Is Allocution?

Understanding your rights to allocution allows you to present any mitigating information to the court and humanize yourself before a judge.

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