At times, when a person is facing criminal charges, it may be worth knowing exactly what the specific charges mean. For example, fraud is a very broad way to describe a criminal act, so there are several types of charges that can be brought within this category. Each...
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Iowa investigation fails to provide evidence of rampant fraud
Voting is one of the cornerstone's of our country's government. Over the last several months, it has also become a very hot topic of discussion in Iowa. Not only have there been developments in terms of restoring voting rights to individuals who are convicted of...
Iowa woman pleads not guilty to federal, state fraud charges
People can make mistakes from time to time. In certain situations, a responsible person might do something that’s completely out of character. The reality, however, is that these mistakes can have incredibly serious consequences. Not long ago, a Masonville woman pled...
Iowa City pharmacist pleads not guilty to health care fraud
In any criminal case, the burden of proof is placed squarely on the prosecution. This is derived from the idea that defendants are considered innocent until proven otherwise. If prosecutors do not provide adequate evidence to meet this burden, then conviction may not...
Woman faces criminal charges tied to voter fraud in Iowa
One choice can have a long-term impact on a person's life, particularly if that decision is considered to be a crime. Some people naturally may think that a crime such as voter fraud is petty, but in the eyes of the law, it can pose a significant threat to the...
Supreme Court to clarify required elements for federal bank fraud
Interpretation of the federal bank fraud statute's language has brought about a peculiar result in some of the federal circuit courts of appeal. In a Utah case, a man was convicted of bank fraud, identity theft, and possessing stolen mail after he allegedly used...
Don’t run a fraud on the USPS — they know where you live
The owner of a small secondhand store known as What Goes Around Comes Back Around up in Osceola County learned the hard way that it’s not a good idea to get into a disagreement with the U.S. Postal Service. To the USPS, a rural small business owner in Iowa is just as...
Will only small fish fry for the ‘London Whale’ fraud?
The “London Whale” is a nickname for a trader for JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Chief Investment Office in London who was known for his enormous wagers on credit derivatives. The London Whale refers to allegations that certain people at the London office improperly...
How noteworthy is the SAC Capital Advisors securities fraud case?
Since the U.S. Department of Justice filed charges of “rampant insider trading” against SAC Capital Advisors and three of its subsidiary hedge funds last week, the financial media has been flooded with stories about the case. Announcing securities and wire fraud...