CRIMES 50 ‘most charged’ crimes defined POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA The state must prove: Defendant used or had the object in his/her possession with the intent to use it as drug paraphernalia. Defendant had knowledge of the presence of the drug paraphernalia. ‘Paraphernalia’ means all equipment, products, and materials of…
CRIMES 50 ‘most charged’ crimes defined PERJURY To prove Perjury the following elements must be proven: The person took an oath to tell the truth. While under oath the person made a false statement that he/she DID NOT believe to be true. Perjury can also occur by contradictory statements, as…
Money Laundering in the High-End Super-Rich Luxury Home Market In Miami and New York City, federal anti-money laundering agencies have launched a major effort to end buying high end housing with laundered money. These are apartments in multi-million-dollar condominiums, waterfront high end homes in Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Los Angeles…
CRIMES 50 ‘most charged’ crimes defined OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE Resisting, obstructing, or opposing any officer in the execution of any legal duty. The crime of Obstructing Justice includes: Contempt Escape Perjury Resisting or Obstructing an Officer Retaliation against a witness Tampering or fabricating evidence Tampering with witnesses
CRIMES 50 ‘most charged’ crimes defined CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Causing damage to the property of another, willfully and maliciously. ‘Maliciously’ means wrongfully, intentionally, without legal justification or excuse and with the knowledge that the injury or damage will or may be caused to another person or the property of another person.…
CRIMES 50 ‘most charged’ crimes defined CHILD ABUSE The intentional infliction of physical or mental injury, upon a child. Or, any intentional act that could reasonably be expected to result in physical or mental injury to a child. Anyone who actively encourages another to commit an act of child abuse…
CRIMES 50 ‘most charged’ crimes defined CARJACKING Taking a motor vehicle from the custody of another person by force, violence or assault or putting in fear. The taking must be with the intent to temporarily or permanently deprive the victim of their right to use or possess the motor vehicle.
CRIMES 50 ‘most charged’ crimes defined BRIBERY To corruptly give, offer, or promise to any public servant any pecuniary or other benefit with the intent to influence the performance of any act within the discretion or power of the public servant. The state must prove: The defendant directly or indirectly…
CRIMES 50 ‘most charged’ crimes defined BOOKMAKING The elements are: Defendant was engaged in the business or profession of gambling. While so engaged he/she took or received a bet or wager. The bet or wager was upon the result of any trial or contest, or skill, speed, power or endurance…
Money Laundering “Red Flags” Questions to ask and Things to be alert and mindful of…. Beneficial owners are in the “background” and you are, or should be, aware Buyer and property are a mis-match Buyer’s agent responses do not meet your due diligence requirements Buyer’s income is inadequate to pay…