Fraud: For many, it just doesn't feel like that big a deal, but depending upon the circumstances, fraud charges can bring life-changing consequences to those convicted. There are many different kinds of fraud from simple employee theft to severe wire fraud and all of...
Federal Crimes
Wisconsin man indicted on federal charges for racketeering
A 42-year-old man from Fort Lauderdale who ran a "tout service" for gamblers is facing charges after a federal grand jury in Milwaukee chose to indict him on six counts that included racketeering, extortion, gun charges and federal fraud. The charges against the man...
Wisconsin domestic violence and federal gun laws
Although the verdict for most domestic violence cases is decided in state courts, once you are convicted for domestic violence, there are also federal laws that can come into play. One of these is a federal gun law that states that it is illegal for those who are...
Woman will need criminal defense after kidnapping nephew
A 32-year-old Colorado woman is facing 25 years in prison after being convicted for kidnapping a 4-day-old boy that she allegedly planned to attempt to pass off as her own child. The charges against the woman stemmed from an incident that occurred back on Feb. 5 when...
When is a crime considered a federal offense?
When it comes to determining what makes a crime a federal offense, it is all about which body of government established the law that was broken. Although most of the crimes committed in the United States fall under the jurisdiction of the government of the state where...
Wisconsin men face federal charges in alleged robbery spree
Two Wisconsin men are facing multiple charges for a string of alleged robberies after an indictment by a federal grand jury. The charges against the men include seven charges of unlawfully delaying, obstructing, affecting and attempting to obstruct, delay and affect...
What you need to know about hate crimes
Although crimes stemming from hatred and prejudice, such as cross burnings and lynchings, have long been a part of America's sometimes dark history, the actual term "hate crime" did not become a common phrase used to describe these types of crimes until around the...
What is the difference between federal and state law?
As you may know, there are two types of courts in the United States. There is the federal court system and the state court system. While federal laws apply to everyone in the United States, state laws apply only to the people who are in a particular state. Although...
Wisconsin man faces 40 years for child porn with young girls
A 26-year-old man who pleaded guilty back in April for underage pornography is facing a 40 year federal prison sentence for allegedly making pornographic images of four young girls who reportedly were between the ages of 2 and 3 years of age. The man will also have to...
Bosch pleads guilty in Wisconsin ballplayer doping scandal
Anthony Bosch, 50, who is facing federal criminal charges in one of the biggest doping scandals in United States history, entered a plea agreement on Tuesday. He has agreed to plead guilty to one count of distributing testosterone. The charges stemmed from a series of...