Tag: federal charges
9 people face federal racketeering charges in chicago
A seven-years-long investigation by a variety of federal agents has led to criminal charges against nine Chicago residents. Each of these people were already in federal or state custody when the indictment was issued. These people face federal racketeering charges stemming from a variety of violent behavior. According to federal investigators, the nine people were
Illinois doctor faces federal charges after state charges dropped
Federal crimes are very serious. They are investigated, prosecuted and sentenced in the federal court system. Within that system, those accused face serious punishments. While people have many of the same protections in federal court as they do in state court, the federal court has vast resources in which it can investigate and prosecute federal
Chicago woman accused of filing false liens against feds
Being convicted of a federal crime can have a seriously negative impact on a person’s life. A conviction typically leads to penalties, such as spending time in prison, fines and probation. In society, it can be more difficult to obtain a job and be approved for housing. Unfortunately, being charged with federal crimes means facing off against
Chicago pharmacist faces federal charges for counterfeit drugs
When people are accused of federal crimes, the impact is immediate. People can be taken into custody, arrested, questioned, lose their jobs and more. Preparing a criminal defense from the beginning of an investigation may help lessen the impact of federal charges. For one Chicago pharmacist, a federal indictment has had a big impact on his
Chicago area doctors charged with medicare fraud
A Medicare Fraud Strike Force investigation has led to the arrest of two Chicagoland doctors and at least five others. The seven individuals have been arrested on several federal charges, mainly Medicare fraud. These seven Illinois residents were just part of a larger group of 89 medical professionals who were arrested as part of the investigation.
Federal prosecutors bring charges in cyber crime ring
In what is being lauded as the biggest cyber crime in the history of the United States, federal prosecutors have brought charges in a cyber crime ring that reportedly cost companies over $300 million. The suspects allegedly hacked into companies in order to commit credit card fraud. Five people have been charged in the spree
Chicago area businessman arrested on federal charges
The federal government provides a variety of services to American citizens. The U.S. government provides national parks, healthcare benefits, educational benefits, police services and more. These benefits are extremely varied and sometimes people may not even realize that the federal government is involved in a particular activity. When criminal activity involves one of these federal
Chicago teen faces federal terrorism charges
Freedom of speech and religion are guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, and most citizens take potential infringement upon these freedoms very seriously. According to many state and federal laws, police are not allowed to infringe on these freedoms without warrants or similar proof of evidence. When they do so, it is usually in pursuit of