By Dennis E. Boyle Or, more specifically, who owns shipwrecks located on the ocean floor? Over the centuries, forces of nature and acts of war have sent countless vessels to the bottom of the sea. These wrecks rarely have items of significant economic value. More often, the cargos they carried consisted of bulk cargo, like
Under Washington D.C. law, identify deception and theft carries a broad definition. It typically involves the intent to steal another person’s information or property. An individual can be charged with identify theft if they meet one or more of the following criteria: The individual uses personal identifying information belonging to another person to obtain or
Representing Individuals in Federal Investigations is not for Amateurs: The Case of Congressman Fortenberry By Dennis E. Boyle I recently came across a commentary about Jeff Fortenberry, a Republican Congressman from Nebraska who is charged with making a false statement to FBI agents concerning the source of campaign contributions he received. The thrust of the
Many people don’t realize that it’s possible to be convicted of a crime even if you didn’t actually commit the crime. The simple act of helping someone plan or cover up a crime can be enough for you to be charged and convicted of being an accessory to a crime. Being an accessory is a
Having a criminal history of any kind can be a significant barrier to many normal aspects of our lives, particularly employment and housing. If you’re applying for a job or are trying to rent a house, it’s almost guaranteed that a background check is going to be conducted. Imagine your surprise when records that you
