Category Archives: Federal Crimes
Why withholding health care benefit payments Is a crime
Group health insurance plans are a good idea for businesses looking to take better care of their employees. They can provide medical coverage to plan members when needed and can be supplemented with other coverage options such as for vision, dental and pharmacy needs. Employers usually collect from their employees to pay for group… Read More »
Types of criminal conspiracies and how the fed handles them
Criminal conspiracy is a legal concept that involves an agreement between two or more individuals to commit an unlawful act. This agreement is at the core of the offense; without it, a conspiracy cannot exist. The agreement can take various forms and be for any unlawful purpose. The co-conspirators do not need to be… Read More »
Using the personal ID of dead individuals is a federal and state crime
Identity theft is a growing problem in America. Online shopping and remote work have become more popular in recent years. But it has only given more opportunities for unscrupulous individuals to steal personal identification and payment card data. But identity theft isn’t limited to taking and abusing data from living people. It’s also possible… Read More »
What are federal crimes, and who investigates them?
The law addresses different crimes based on varying factors. Certain offenses have specific provisions based on their nature and details. However, the law has clear boundaries for these violations, especially for federal crimes. The general definition of a federal crime is an offense violating federal law. However, a crime could only fall under this… Read More »
How a home purchase could lead to federal fraud charges
Buying a home has long been the American dream and some people will do just about anything to achieve that goal of homeownership. There are others involved in the process who also have an incentive to make sure a purchase goes through without a hitch, as their paycheck may reflect how many transactions they… Read More »
Criminal Defense Lawyer Robert Foley interviewed on suspected ISIS terrorist
Retired FBI Agent and current criminal defense attorney Robert Foley of Foley & Wilson Law Firm interviewed as the FBI begins to look into whether Sayfullo Saipov had personal ties to people connected to the terrorist organization ISIS after attending a wedding at the Osprey Cove apartment complex in Fort Myers in August of… Read More »
Fox4 News interviewing Robert Foley
Fox4 News interviewing retired FBI agent and now criminal defense attorney with Aiken, O’Halloran and Foley regarding on TNY Terror suspect Saipov Click here to watch.