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When you’re going to court after having been charged with a crime, it is very rare that your fate is set in stone. From helping you get plea deals to reduce your sentences as much as possible, a qualified defense lawyer is somebody who will be at your side throughout the duration of your hearing. …

If you or somebody you know has been charged with a felony, there are a few crucial things that you should not say to law enforcement. It is important to remember that your lawyer’s role is to help you out if you are suspected of trouble with the law and that the prosecution can file…

Mortgage fraud is a type of white collar crime that targets mortgage lenders and other financial institutions. Despite improvements in technology designed to combat the traditional methods of mortgage fraud, fraudsters learn quickly and are coming up with new ways to get around the improvements that the mortgage industry makes. Mortgage fraud is defined by…

Tax season is the least favorite time of year for many people. Not only is there the task of reconciling an entire year’s worth of personal or business finances, there’s also the issue that paying tax liabilities can cause a financial strain. Many people do everything they can to reduce their tax liability. However, some…

The term “white collar crime” often gets tossed around the media, yet many people aren’t clear on what white collar crimes are and who is affected by them. There’s a general understanding that money is typically involved, but that’s about the extent of the average person’s understanding. 

Qualifying for a loan today isn’t as easy as it once was. A combination of higher interest rates and increasing demands for various types of loans means that lenders have the luxury of being more discriminating in who they choose to lend to. When you’re looking for a loan, you also want the best interest…

Embezzlement occurs every day throughout every type of industry. Once a crime that was built primarily around greed, acts of embezzlement often occur due to workplace pressure, bribery, and sometimes out of desperate need. The reason embezzlement occurs doesn’t change the fact that it’s considered a serious crime, with consequences that significantly affect your reputation…

Macaluso’s attorney, John D. Kirby, argued nothing would be accomplished by sending his client to prison. Kirby told Judge Benitez Macaluso “needs to be out of custody to earn money (to support) his family” and pay back his victims and other creditors. Kirby said a lengthy term of home confinement would be a more suitable…

If you’ve been arrested for or charged with a federal offense, Law Offices of John D. Kirby, A.P.C. can help you by: Thoroughly investigating your case Determining whether any evidence against you may have been obtained illegally Interviewing all parties involved Negotiating reduced charges or penalties with the prosecution, if possible Having a lawyer who…