Eric Thole : The Criminal Defence Lawyer

The COVID-19 crisis has led to movement restriction throughout the world in an attempt to stop the spread of the virus. However, it has been observed that this crisis has increased the frequency of violence at homes. Domestic violence at homes has become more severe and more dangerous.  Since the lockdown, most of the illegal activities such as murders, rapes, and violent crimes, etc. have plummeted. However, you can see a toll in domestic violence – a crime committed in private, in people’s homes—would become more, not less, frequent. Those fears appear to have been borne out.  What you can do?  If you are experiencing violence and your home is not a safe place for you, reach out to your family, friends, and neighbors for support. You can also look out for local services such as counselors and shelters. Some other things you might need to do if in case the violence against you or your children escalates.  Keep a few essential items such as pho...

Well, every American must have heard about the WorldCom scandal.  According to CBC News, it is one of the biggest account scandals in US history. During the investigation, the internal audits found improper accounting of expenses of over $3.8 billion over 5 quarters. The investigation resulted in the resignation of senior vice president and controller David Myers, as well as layoffs for more than 17,000 WorldCom employees. This incident is considered as one of the biggest white-collar crimes in the history of the US.  Generally, white-collar crimes are committed for financial gains and include frauds such as money laundering, corporate fraud and money , securities fraud, embezzlement, election law violations, and more. The investigation of these crimes is done by US authorities including the FBI, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). Charges for White Collar Crimes White-collar crime investigation...

Well, we all know this feeling – driving on a clear highway and we don’t even feel that we’ve crossed the over speed limit. Huh…! Unfortunately, you fail to notice the law enforcement officer aiming his radar gun directly at you and you get a speeding ticket. What to do now? Should you just pay for your ticket or challenge your alleged traffic offense? Well… do you know? You can challenge your speed ticket in court. This is because radar guns always don’t give accurate results. However, you always need a reliable attorney who can help you protect your rights. Before knowing which and how an attorney can help you, let’s discuss about the radar gun. A radar gun is a sensitive device that helps enforcement officers to monitor your vehicle speed. Just like any other sensitive device, radar guns also need regular calibration. The radar gun needs tuning prior usage and too rigorous one. So if the gun was not tuned properly, the chances are it will not show proper results. So ...

Medicare fraud is one of the biggest crimes in America. Each year, it costs approximately $60 billion to taxpayers. Medicare frauds are related to health care frauds. It is about making false claims to insurance or healthcare agencies to obtain a Federal health care payment for which no entitlement would otherwise exist. Some of the most common examples of Medicare Fraud are: Phantom Billing – It’s about billing tests or services for employees who don’t exist Double Billing – Double billing means charging twice for the same service Pharmaceutical fraud – It’s making use of off-label marketing, kickbacks, price-fixing, and other schemes to increase profits from Medicare payments Lack of Medical Necessity – It includes billing for services or procedures that are not medically necessary Upcoding and Unbundling – inflating bills by using Current Procedural Terminology ("CPT") billing codes or using two or more CPT codes wh...

You have a criminal record and wondering how it can affect your life? In this article, we will help you know how a criminal record can affect the following areas in your life:  Insurance Work Visa issues, etc. Having a criminal record under the age of 18 can ruin your chances of getting any future jobs, volunteering opportunities or higher education courses you might apply for.     Negative impact on your work opportunities Your employer can put you at a disadvantage or refuse to hire you because of your criminal record if  the crime you were found guilty of has no relation with the job your criminal record got suspended Your employer can also ask you for a certificate of good conduct before hiring you. Your criminal past should not appear on this document if you got a  suspension of your criminal record (pardon), or  A discharge and a specific amount of time has passed. Landlords can refuse to rent their home...

Embezzlement is a kind of property theft that happens when someone delegated to manage someone’s money or property steals that money and uses it for personal gain.  In this case, a delegated person doesn’t have ownership of the property and money but has all the rights to access it.  Some examples of embezzlement  Embezzlement can happen in many different situations. Examples include:  A bank teller who has access to money in the bank steals from the vault. A family member is caring for a relative and steals money or property from the relative. An investor who is handling client investments takes the money for personal gain. A computer technician who steals laptops from his or her company’s supply room In many cases, the person accused of stealing money manipulates or alters financial records in an attempt to conceal the theft.  How is embezzlement punished? Embezzlement is considered a serious crime, and a person accused of e...

Domestic violence is a pattern of controlling behaviors of their partners. In this, one partner tries to get hold of the other by using their power. Domestic violence can happen to anyone – whether it’s men or women. Domestic violence includes physical violence or threat of physical violence to get control, emotional or mental abuse and sexual abuse. Both men and women can be victims of domestic violence. Approximately 85% of women are victims of domestic violence. 1 in 4 men—and 1 in 3 women—have been involved in abusive relationships, and 1 in 7 men and 1 in 5 women have experienced severe physical violence.  Every year, approximately 324,000 women experience intimate partner violence during their pregnancy. No level of violence is normal or acceptable in a relationship; a person who resorts to violence once will likely do so again.  Intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crimes. Men who witness domestic violence in their teenage are ...