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Former West Texas Mayor Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud

by ParkmanLawFirm July 23, 2013 Criminal Law

Guillermo Gandara Sr., the former mayor of Socorro, entered a last minute guilty plea to federal fraud charges on Monday afternoon.  Gandara pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting wire fraud and deprivation of honest services fraud as part of his agreement with federal prosecutors.  His grand jury trial was scheduled to begin on Monday morning […]

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Top 5 Identity Theft Prevention Tips

by jonaspatrick July 22, 2013 Fraud

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the US. Approximately 12.6 million Americans became victims of this crime in 2012. It is expected to increase in 2013 and in the years onwards. Want to avoid becoming a number…what are you doing for ID theft protection? If you haven’t taken effective measures as of yet, […]

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Police Departments and Social Media: A Guide to Doing It Right

by edralyn July 13, 2013 Arrest

Police Departments and Social Media: A Guide to Doing It Right A police department located in a small town in Ohio is a Facebook sensation. Chief Oliver, known as Cheap Otter to his youngest fans, is gaining worldwide attention for his social media savvy. With over 70,000 followers who check in on a regular basis, […]

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Washington Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud

by ParkmanLawFirm June 25, 2013 Criminal Law

Michael Little, 36, pleaded guilty last week to federal wire fraud in Seattle United States District Court for his involvement in a scheme to advertise and sell fake Chihuly artwork.  Little admitted he purchased several pieces of generic glass work and artwork over the internet and falsely accused buyers that it was authentic work created by […]

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What Is Misdemeanor And How Many Types It Has?

by callygreene June 15, 2013 Accident Claims

Misdemeanors in a Nutshell Misdemeanors refer to less considerable kinds of criminal acts that are recognized and punishable by typical legal or lawful systems across the globe. However and still, the definitions or extremes of the actions that are considered as misdemeanors would essentially vary based on your locality or your country. Particularly, such definitions […]

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Ex-Hospital Employee Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

by ParkmanLawFirm May 29, 2013 Criminal Law

Kimberly A. Crabtree, who was indicted by a Fayette County Grand Jury in March for embezzlement, pleaded guilty on Tuesday.  The former Fayette County Memorial Hospital employee was charged with third degree felonies of theft in office, tampering with records, and tampering with evidence. According to the Fayette County Prosecutor Jess Weade, Crabtree wrote herself […]

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More IRS Employees Sentenced for Insurance Fraud

by ParkmanLawFirm May 28, 2013 Criminal Law

Two former Internal Revenue Service employees pleaded guilty and were sentenced last week for unemployment insurance fraud.  Carmen Smith, 41, and Terri Wardell, 48, are two of ten former Indianapolis IRS employees that are the current targets of state investigators. The investigation was launched in early 2012, after the IRS informed the state that it […]

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Former Wichita Police Officer Charged with Wire Fraud

by ParkmanLawFirm May 28, 2013 Criminal Law

Joletta Vallejo, a former Wichita police officer, and two others were charged with conspiracy and wire fraud after an internal investigation concluded that they were involved in a scheme to keep the officer from losing her job.  Vallejo, and her friends, Patrick Melendrez and Courtney Foster, have been charged with one count of conspiracy to […]

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Former Stamford Marketing Controller Admits to Wire Fraud

by ParkmanLawFirm May 24, 2013 Criminal Law

The former controller for a Stamford marketing and research firm pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to wire fraud charges relating to funds he embezzled from his former employer.  Thomas J. Turey, of Norwalk, waived his right to a federal grand jury indictment and pleaded guilty to a wire fraud charge during proceedings before United States […]

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Charlotte Man Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud in Ponzi Scheme

by ParkmanLawFirm May 24, 2013 Criminal Law

Stephen Maiden, 40, pleaded guilty on Thursday to carrying out a Ponzi scheme that caused a total loss to victims of at least $8.9 million.  The United States Attorney’s Office in Charlotte says Maiden conducted this scheme through his Charlotte based hedge fund:  Maiden Capital Opportunity Fund. Maiden formed his hedge fun in October 2006 […]

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