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What is the Seniors vs. Crimes Project?

Andrew Stine
Date: August 22, 2011 10:45 AM
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Source: Palm Beach Post
What is the Seniors vs. Crimes Project?
All over South Florida, seniors are banding together to protect their own. Florida now has a growing army of “Senior Sleuths” dedicated to catching people who commit crimes against the elderly. These retirees and other silver-haired volunteers do everything from spend their time on the phone while in bed to conducting undercover investigations.
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What is the Penalty for Wire or Mail Fraud?

Andrew Stine
Date: August 10, 2011 10:24 AM
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Source: WPTV News
What is the Penalty for Wire or Mail Fraud?
Fraud is a criminal act and form of intentional deception perpetrated for gaining profit or personal gain. There are several different kinds of fraud and so Florida legislature has responded with a new act. The Florida Communications Fraud Act is a consolidation of former fraud statutes that considers it to be a crime to defraud another individual through mail, internet, fax, phone, or any form of communication. 
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Should Doctors at Pain Clinics be Worried?

Andrew Stine
Date: August 5, 2011 9:58 AM
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Source: WPTV News
Should Doctors at Pain Clinics be Worried?
Law enforcement officers in South Florida are cracking down on pain clinics. The FDLE and DEA are very concerned with the amount of prescription pain pills that are being illegally peddled through pain clinics. The doctors of several pain clinics have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking. There is usually a residual charge of fraud as well. A criminal defense lawyer can explain the whole process if you have been charged with drug trafficking.
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How Serious is Grand Theft of an Elderly Person?

Andrew Stine
Date: June 29, 2011 11:07 AM
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How Serious is Grand Theft of an Elderly Person?
Have you ever wondered what type of felony it is to steal from an elderly person? Because of their age, it is a very sensitive crime and depending on the amount, can be a first, second ,or third degree felony. According to an article in WPTV News, two women employed by the state have been caught taking advantage of an elderly woman and stealing from her while she was hospitalized for dementia.
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How Problematic is Day Care Fraud in Palm Beach County

Andrew Stine
Date: June 22, 2011 9:50 AM
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How Problematic is Day Care Fraud in Palm Beach County
Day care fraud is not a crime commonly talked about. It is the act of lying about your current salary in order to receive government assistance to send your child to day care. Even though it is not a crime that commonly makes headlines, it is still a problem in Palm Beach County.
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How do Ponzi Schemes in South Florida Work?

Andrew Stine
Date: June 8, 2011 9:18 AM
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How do Ponzi Schemes in South Florida Work?
A Ponzi scheme is a specific type of fraudulent investment. It is the act of using money received from investors to pay off other investors and personal expenses. Ponzi schemes are tactically organized to avoid using real profit for payments. 
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