Federal structuring charges can arise when someone breaks up cash deposits, withdrawals, purchases, or other transactions to avoid a federal reporting requirement. Banks generally must file a Currency Transaction Report when currency transactions by or on behalf of the same …

No federal crime is formally called “PPP fraud.” Prosecutors usually charge Paycheck Protection Program loan allegations under existing federal offenses such as wire fraud, bank fraud, false statements, money laundering, conspiracy, and sometimes aggravated identity theft. Each charge has its …

A Texas gun case can become federal because of who possessed the firearm, how they obtained or used it, and whether the conduct violates a federal firearms statute. Texas permitless-carry rules did not repeal federal firearm restrictions, so conduct lawful …