It is estimated that more than one billion people will be tuned into the 2012 Olympic Games—on televisions, PCs, tablets, and mobile devices. To a cybercriminal, that equates to a huge opportunity. With so many people searching for similar information, Internet criminals are able to target a much larger population of people. And because of how integrated social media and technology are in this year’s games, Internet users are more at risk than ever before. There are several tactics that cybercriminals are expected to employ during the games: Viruses & Malware Applications: Olympic related pop-ups and advertisements; don’t click on
Archive for July, 2012
Cybercriminals Seize Olympic Opportunity
31 July 2012 by jacksonwhite | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Sentencing, Fraud, Internet Crimes, White Collar Crime | No CommentsOlympic Crime Watch: Ticket Scalping
30 July 2012 by jacksonwhite | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Offenses, Criminal Sentencing, Ticket Scalping | No CommentsScotland Yard, the infamous police service of London, has been kept busy with crime since the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games on Friday. As of yesterday, 8 people had been arrested on charges of ticket scalping, or attempting to illegally resell tickets to Olympic events. In addition, two others have been charged with trying to sell Olympic road lane passes; passes which give drivers access to roads in London that have been reserved for VIPs of the games. Most of those accused will appear at court in London today. Laws on ticket scalping vary drastically from country to
Olympic Theft: 67,000 Phones to be Lost or Stolen during the Games
27 July 2012 by jacksonwhite | Criminal Damage, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Sentencing, Theft Crimes | No CommentsHow often do you leave home without your mobile phone? Are you one of the millions of Americans who claims to feel ‘naked’ without it? If you answered never to the first question and yes to the second, I’m right there with you. At any given time, in a developed country, the majority of the population has a mobile device on their body. If your mobile device is a smartphone (which an estimated 40% of them are), then you are not only carrying around a phone, but a plethora of digital, personal information. An expected 67,000 mobile phones will be
The Story of Jack Abramoff
26 July 2012 by jacksonwhite | Bribery, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Sentencing, Fraud, White Collar Crime | No CommentsJack Abramoff is one of the most notorious fraud artists in America, most known for his deceptive lobbying tactics which eventually landed him in a medium security prison in Cumberland, Maryland for three and a half years. Abramoff gave an interview with CBS correspondent Lesley Stahl in November of 2011. The interview, which was recently re-aired July 8, 2012, goes into the details of Abramoff’s fraudulent business interactions. Abramoff used gifts and other incentives, such as golfing trips to Scotland, access to private jets, free drinks and meals at his D.C. restaurant, Signatures, and tickets to sporting events and concerts,
Domestic Violence Expected to Increase During Olympics
25 July 2012 by jacksonwhite | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Sentencing, Domestic Violence | No CommentsA temporary crisis center will be opened in Stratford, England for two months, and will be available “for anyone experiencing physical attacks, emotional abuse, harassment, stalking, threats, sexual abuse, forced marriage, and honor-based violence.” The center is in response to the expected rise in domestic violence and sexual assault during the 2012 Olympic Games in London. While this center will offer the first ever data linking the issue of domestic violence to the Olympics, there is previous evidence to back up the theory. Domestic violence reports were said to have increased during the 2010 Football World Cup. According to an
Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws: Defending a Charge in Arizona
24 July 2012 by jacksonwhite | Conspiracy, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Sentencing, Drug Cases | No CommentsDefined by law, conspiracy is an agreement to accomplish a criminal offense, or to accomplish a lawful objective by criminal means. In order to prove a conspiracy case, officials must gather enough evidence to show that a person was conspiring towards a criminal objective. There are rarely documents or other hard evidence to prove an agreement, so police will generally attempt to observe a person they suspect of selling drugs or to establish surveillance of a location where they believe drugs are being sold. Defending conspiracy charges can be tricky, but the Phoenix drug crime lawyers at JacksonWhite know the
Arizona DUI Laws: Factors that Increase Punishments
23 July 2012 by jacksonwhite | Aggravated DUI, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Sentencing, Driver's License Restrictions, DUI | No CommentsArizona DUI Laws: Factors that Increase Punishments The punishments for DUIs can vary greatly from case to case, and there are several factors that contribute to the intensity of the charges for driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Arizona. Factors that may affect the severity of the charges include: The B.A.C. of the Driver The legal limit in Arizona is 0.08; a BAC of 0.15 or higher is considered an aggravated DUI and comes with higher penalties. Prior DUI Convictions Penalties continue to increase with each additional DUI conviction. If subsequent DUIs occur within a period
What is Forgery?
20 July 2012 by jacksonwhite | Credit Card Fraud, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Sentencing, Forgery, Fraud, Identity Fraud, Identity Theft, White Collar Crime | No CommentsForgery is a serious white collar crime that can result in a lengthy prison sentence or very large fines if convicted. An individual can face criminal charges for forgery if, with the intent to defraud, the individual commits one or more of the following acts: Falsely makes, completes, or alters a written instrument Knowingly holds a forged instrument in their possession Offers or presents a forged item or a forged item containing false information, regardless of whether or not that item is accepted According to ARS 13-2002, forgery is a class 4 felony. In cases where a forged instrument is
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