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Suppose the bankrupt committed fraud - would the debts be discharged in bankruptcy?
What is embezzlement?
Is it a crime to pass a bad check or use a cancelled credit card?
The city fire inspector threatens to shut down our construction site unless we pay $10,000. Isn’t that extortion?
What is bribery?
In my capacity as a public official, I receive campaign contributions both ‘with’ and ‘without’ strings. As an inducement to vote against a public project, I have received a compaign contribution. Will I be prosecuted for accepting a bribe in the latter circumstance?
What is the crime involving receiving stolen property?
What is white collar crime?
Environment Violations
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I recently was nailed by the EPA for violation of the clean air law. What action will the EPA most likely take?
Forgery
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I was arrested for passing a phony $100 bill at my bank. I did not know the bill was counterfeit. What will happen?
What is forgery?
Must a document have legal signficance in order to be forged?
Fraud
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What are false pretenses?
Suppose the bankrupt committed fraud - would the debts be discharged in bankruptcy?
What is fraud?
What do I have to show to win a lawsuit for fraud?
My wallet was recently stolen and within a week the thief tallied up large credit card charges, purchased a cell phone, applied for a VISA card, ordered plane tickets, and had a credit line approved to buy a Compaq computer. Any suggestions on how to limit the damage?
Identity Theft
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I have had large monthly charges put onto my credit card that I never authorized. It is the same amount every month. I didn't even notice it the first two months, as I thought my husband had charged something. What's going on?
I got my bank account raided by someone who managed to get hold of my PIN for my ATM card. I don't know how that could have happened. I've never told anyone that number and never lost my ATM card either.
Someone applied for credit cards in my name and besides being dunned by collection agencies, my credit is ruined. How can they do this, and why can't I clear my credit card when I did nothing wrong?
What is identity theft?
There were numerous unauthorized automatic debits from our bank account to an internet porn site. What can I do to stop these debits? How do I go about prosecuting for something like this?
Larceny/Embezzlement/Extortion
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What if I change my mind and decide not to return the property to the owner?
Can someone who is intoxicated commit larceny?
What is the difference between larceny and embezzlement?
Are there different degrees of larceny, embezzlement and false pretenses?
What is larceny?
Is it larceny if I take something as a practical joke?
Is it larceny if I intend to return the property?
What is the difference between extortion and blackmail?
A friend of mine recently told me that a very large sum of money was deposited in the family's bank account. What are the legal implications of this windfall?
Perjury
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What is perjury?
What if the witness contradicts himself in a proceeding?
Testimony by several witnesses may be contradictory. Isn’t that perjury?
Is taking the fifth amendment under oath considered perjury?
Tax Offenses
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What about tax amnesties?
What is the difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance?
Suppose I just don’t file tax returns?
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