Michigan residents accused of felony criminal offenses can find themselves both confused and frightened by the process. This fact is more pronounced for individuals involved with the criminal justice system for the first time. Every criminal case is different, but...
Month: April 2021
Medicare fraud vs. Medicare abuse
The Medicare program places a high level of trust in Michigan physicians and their ability to provide a sound medical judgment and treat their patients accordingly. Unfortunately, not all physicians are submitting accurate claims for the types of services that they're...
The difference between MLM and pyramid schemes
White-collar crimes typically refer to non-violent financial fraud committed for personal again using deception or omission. A multi-level marketing pyramid scheme in Michigan is one type of white-collar crime, but not all MLMs are pyramid schemes. MLM While the main...
How serious is telemarketing fraud?
Telemarketers may sometimes be intrusive and bothersome. At least some companies offer Michigan customers valuable products and services, though. And then there are dubious telemarketing entities that exist to steal or other engage in a con game. Entities charged with...
Common mortgage fraud scams
As more people invest in real estate, mortgage fraud scams are becoming more prevalent in Michigan and throughout the United States. There are many types of mortgage fraud scams that can lead to criminal charges. Examples of mortgage fraud Some common examples include...
What are insider trading charges?
Insider trading represents a crime rooted in unfairness. Investors want to see a return on a particular asset. When investing in the stock market, the "average investor" in Michigan takes a risk. No one knows what direction a stock will travel. However, a person with...
What is mortgage fraud?
White-collar crimes in Michigan commonly involve a group of non-violent financial crimes that happen in the business sector. The offender commits these crimes for personal gain by deceptive means. An example of a white-collar crime includes mortgage fraud, which has...