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Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication

Disorderly Conduct

A person commits the offense of disorderly conduct when he or she knowingly or intentionally engages in an act that is offensive to the public order. Examples of disorderly conduct include using...

Receipt of Stolen Government Property and Improper Disposal of Government Property

Receipt of Stolen Government Property

Receiving stolen government property is a federal offense. The prosecution must show the following elements existed in order to try a defendant for the offense of receiving stolen...

IDENTITY THEFT

Criminal Law & Procedure: Criminal Offenses:Fraud: Credit Card Fraud

A person commits the offense of identity theft when he or she wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal data in a...

Hobbs Act Generally

The elements with respect to a violation of the Hobbs Act are as follows:

Obstruction or effect on interstate commerce.
An attempt, conspiracy or completed robbery or extortion is committed.
The...

Red Flags and Mortgage Fraud

Due to the popular refinancing boom of the last few years, mortgage fraud has been on the rise. Unfortunately, borrowers tend to be the victims of the offense. The parties involved in mortgage fraud may include mortgage companies, mortgage...