Posts by Max Soni
Screening Customers Against OFAC Sanctions Lists
Screening Customers Against OFAC Sanctions Lists When running a business in the United States, it is important to screen customers against sanctions lists published by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Failure to comply… Read More
Screening Payments for OFAC Sanctions Compliance
Avoiding Sanctions Violations: How to Screen Payments and Manage Risk Trying to stay on top of sanctions regulations can feel like you’re navigating a maze blindfolded. Rules seem to change every other day, and even… Read More
Petitioning OFAC to Unblock Funds or Assets
Petitioning OFAC to Unblock Your Funds or Assets Having your funds or assets blocked by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) can be an incredibly frustrating situation. Not being able to access your own… Read More
Prohibitions on Dealing with OFAC Blocked Assets
Navigating Restrictions on Transactions Involving OFAC Blocked Assets The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers and enforces economic sanctions programs against targeted foreign countries, regimes, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, and those… Read More
OFAC Secondary Sanctions on Foreign Companies
OFAC Secondary Sanctions: Extraterritorial Reach of U.S. Sanctions Compliance The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers U.S. economic and trade sanctions programs. OFAC has increasingly imposed secondary sanctions that threaten penalties against foreign companies… Read More
OFAC Cryptocurrency Seizures and Forfeitures
OFAC Cryptocurrency Seizures and Forfeitures The Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC, is an agency that’s part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Their main job is to enforce economic and trade sanctions… Read More
Money Laundering Used for OFAC Sanctions Evasion
Money Laundering Used for OFAC Sanctions Evasion Money laundering is the process of making illegally-gained money look like it came from a legal source. Criminals do this to hide illegal activity like drug trafficking or… Read More
Falsifying Shipping Records to Evade Sanctions
Falsifying Shipping Records to Evade Sanctions International trade is heavily regulated, with strict rules about where goods and materials can be shipped. To enforce trade sanctions and embargoes, accurate shipping records are essential. Falsifying these… Read More
Getting Removed from the OFAC SDN List
How to Get Removed from the OFAC SDN List Getting hit with an OFAC sanction is like getting struck by lightning. One minute you’re going about your business, the next—BOOM—your assets are frozen and you’re… Read More
Highest OFAC Fines for Sanctions Violations
Largest OFAC Fines: Costliest Sanctions Settlements The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposes heavy fines on companies that violate U.S. sanctions laws and regulations. OFAC penalties for sanctions breaches have reached hundreds of millions… Read More
Complying with OFAC Financial Sector Sanctions
Complying with OFAC Financial Sector Sanctions The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions against targeted foreign countries, regimes, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, and… Read More
Auditing and Testing Your OFAC Compliance Program
Auditing and Testing Your OFAC Compliance Program Having an effective OFAC compliance program is crucial for any company doing business in the United States. OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) administers and oversees U.S. economic… Read More
How to Build the Strongest Defense in Your Federal Criminal Case
Federal Criminal Trials: Building the Strongest Possible Defense Hey there! Dealing with federal criminal charges is scary. Like, really scary. The federal government has endless resources to come after you. But don’t panic. With the… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2421 – Transportation of individuals for illegal sexual activity
What is 18 U.S.C. § 2421 and Why Should I Care? Hey there! Have you heard about 18 U.S.C. § 2421? It’s a law that makes it illegal to transport someone across state or national… Read More
How Federal Criminal Cases Differ from State Cases
Federal Criminal Trials: How Federal Criminal Cases Differ from State Cases Federal Criminal Trials: How Federal Criminal Cases Differ from State Cases When a crime is committed, most people assume it will be tried in… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2422 – Coercion and enticement of minors into illegal sexual activity
Federal Criminal Trials: 18 U.S.C. § 2422 – Coercion and enticement of minors into illegal sexual activity This law is a big deal and something you need to understand if you or someone you know… Read More
Federal Sentencing Guidelines Explained
Federal Criminal Trials: Federal Sentencing Guidelines Explained If you’ve been charged with a federal crime, you’re probably wondering how federal sentencing guidelines work. I’m here to explain it all in simple terms, so you… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2251A – Selling or buying of children
Buying or Selling Kids for Sexual Exploitation – What You Need to Know About 18 U.S.C. § 2251A This law is about as disturbing as it gets. We’re talking about people who buy and sell… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2252A – Certain activities relating to material constituting or containing child pornography
That Law About Child Pornography – Let’s Break It Down Hey there! I want to talk about this law called 18 U.S.C. § 2252A. It’s a long and complicated law about child pornography. I know,… Read More
Understanding the Role of a Federal Criminal Defense Attorney
Understanding the Role of a Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Understanding the Role of a Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Being charged with a federal crime can be an incredibly stressful and frightening experience. The federal criminal… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2260 – Production of sexually explicit depictions of a minor for importation into the U.S.
18 U.S.C. § 2260: Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material for Importation 18 U.S.C. § 2260 is a federal law that prohibits the production of sexually explicit images and videos of minors for the purpose… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2113 – Bank robbery and incidental crimes
Breaking Down the Federal Bank Robbery Law – 18 U.S.C. § 2113 Bank robberies can lead to some pretty serious punishments. Let’s take a look at the federal law against bank robbery and explain what… Read More
How to Find the Best Federal Criminal Defense Attorney for Your Case
How to Find the Best Federal Criminal Defense Attorney for Your Case Getting charged with a federal crime can be really scary. You may be facing serious penalties like prison time, big fines, or… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2385 – Advocating overthrow of Government
18 U.S. Code § 2385 – Advocating Overthrow of Government 18 U.S. Code § 2385 – Advocating Overthrow of Government The First Amendment protects our right to free speech. But the government has tried to… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2387 – Activities affecting armed forces during war
18 U.S.C. § 2387 – Activities Affecting Armed Forces During War 18 U.S.C. § 2387 – Activities Affecting Armed Forces During War 18 U.S.C. § 2387 is a law that makes it illegal to do… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 2390 – Enlistment to serve against United States
18 U.S.C. § 2390 – Enlistment to Serve Against the United States 18 U.S.C. § 2390 – Enlistment to Serve Against the United States 18 U.S.C. § 2390 is a federal law that makes it… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 871 – Threats against the President and successors
Threatening the President: What You Need to Know About 18 U.S.C. § 871 Making threats against the president of the United States, or any other government officials in the line of presidential succession, is… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 879 – Threats against former Presidents and certain other persons
Threats Against Former Presidents: An Overview of 18 U.S.C. § 879 Threats Against Former Presidents: An Overview of 18 U.S.C. § 879 In the United States, threatening or harming a current or former president is… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1752 – Restricted building or grounds
What is 18 U.S. Code § 1752 and Why Should I Care? Hey there! Have you heard about 18 U.S. Code § 1752 and wondered what it’s all about? Well, you’ve come to the right… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1512 – Witness tampering
18 U.S.C. § 1512 – Witness Tampering 18 U.S.C. § 1512 – Witness Tampering 18 U.S.C. § 1512 is a federal statute that prohibits tampering with witnesses, victims, or informants in any official federal proceeding…. Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1513 – Retaliating against witness/victim/informant
18 U.S.C. § 1513 – Retaliating Against Witnesses and Victims 18 U.S.C. § 1513 – Retaliating Against Witnesses and Victims Retaliation against witnesses, victims, and informants is a serious issue that can undermine the criminal… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1591 – Sex trafficking of children or by force, fraud or coercion
18 U.S.C. § 1591 – Sex Trafficking of Children or by Force, Fraud or Coercion Sex trafficking is a big problem in the U.S. Lots of kids and adults are forced or tricked into doing… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1361 – Malicious mischief against U.S. government property
18 U.S.C. § 1361 – Malicious Mischief Against U.S. Government Property 18 U.S.C. § 1361 – Malicious Mischief Against U.S. Government Property Destroying or damaging federal government property can lead to serious criminal charges under… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1362 – Malicious mischief against communications systems
18 U.S.C. § 1362 – Malicious Mischief Against Communications Systems 18 U.S.C. § 1362 – Malicious Mischief Against Communications Systems 18 U.S.C. § 1362 is a federal law that prohibits the willful or malicious destruction… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1363 – Buildings/property within special maritime jurisdiction
18 U.S.C. § 1363 – A Closer Look at the Law Against Malicious Destruction of Property 18 U.S.C. § 1363 is a federal law that prohibits the willful and malicious destruction or damage of buildings… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1462 – Importation/transportation of obscene materials
18 U.S. Code § 1462 – Importation/Transportation of Obscene Materials 18 U.S. Code § 1462 – Importation/Transportation of Obscene Materials 18 U.S.C. § 1462 is a federal law that prohibits the importation or transportation of… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1466 – Engaging in financial transaction to distribute obscene material
That Law About Selling Obscene Stuff Online – What You Need to Know So you may have heard about this law called 18 U.S.C. § 1466 that makes it illegal to sell or transfer “obscene… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1343 – Wire fraud
Understanding Wire Fraud Laws – 18 U.S.C. § 1343 Understanding Wire Fraud Laws – 18 U.S.C. § 1343 Hey there! If you’re reading this, you probably want to learn more about wire fraud laws. I… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1347 – Health care fraud
Understanding Health Care Fraud Laws Health care fraud is a big issue in the United States. There are specific laws that make it illegal to commit fraud against health care benefit programs. One of the… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1117 – Conspiracy to murder
18 U.S.C. § 1117 – Conspiracy to Murder 18 U.S.C. § 1117 – Conspiracy to Murder 18 U.S.C. § 1117 is a federal statute that makes it a crime to conspire or agree with one… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1201 – Kidnapping
18 U.S.C. § 1201 – Kidnapping 18 U.S.C. § 1201 – Kidnapping 18 U.S.C. § 1201 is the federal kidnapping statute that makes it a crime to unlawfully seize, confine, inveigle, decoy, kidnap, abduct or… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1203 – Hostage taking
18 U.S.C. § 1203 – Hostage Taking 18 U.S.C. § 1203 – Hostage Taking 18 U.S.C. § 1203 is a federal law that prohibits hostage taking. This statute makes it a crime to seize, detain,… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1341 – Mail fraud
18 U.S.C. § 1341 – Mail Fraud 18 U.S.C. § 1341 – Mail Fraud Mail fraud is no joke, folks. This federal statute makes it a crime to use the postal service or interstate wires… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1113 – Attempt to commit murder/manslaughter
18 U.S.C. § 1113 – Attempt to Commit Murder/Manslaughter 18 U.S.C. § 1113 – Attempt to Commit Murder/Manslaughter 18 U.S.C. § 1113 is a federal law that criminalizes attempting to commit murder or manslaughter within… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1114 – Murder/attempted murder of federal officers and employees
18 U.S.C. § 1116 – Murder/Manslaughter of Foreign Officials 18 U.S.C. § 1116 – Murder/Manslaughter of Foreign Officials 18 U.S.C. § 1116 is a federal law that prohibits the murder, manslaughter, or attempted murder of… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1116 – Murder/manslaughter of foreign officials
18 U.S.C. § 1116 – Murder/Manslaughter of Foreign Officials 18 U.S.C. § 1116 – Murder/Manslaughter of Foreign Officials 18 U.S.C. § 1116 is a federal law that prohibits the murder, manslaughter, or attempted murder of… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1071 – Concealing person from arrest
18 U.S.C. § 1071 – Concealing Person from Arrest 18 U.S.C. § 1071 – Concealing Person from Arrest 18 U.S.C. § 1071 is a federal statute that makes it a crime to harbor, conceal, or… Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1111 – Murder within federal jurisdiction
18 U.S.C. § 1111 – Murder within federal jurisdiction Murder is a very serious crime that involves the unlawful killing of another human being. When murder occurs within federal jurisdiction, it falls under 18 U.S.C…. Read More
18 U.S.C. § 1112 – Manslaughter within federal jurisdiction
18 U.S.C. § 1112 – Manslaughter Within Federal Jurisdiction 18 U.S.C. § 1112 – Manslaughter Within Federal Jurisdiction 18 U.S.C. § 1112 is the federal statute that defines and prohibits manslaughter within U.S. federal jurisdiction…. Read More
18 U.S.C. § 922(a) – Unlawful acts involving firearms
18 U.S.C. § 922(a) – Unlawful Acts Involving Firearms The Gun Control Act of 1968 created several federal laws regarding firearms. One key statute is 18 U.S.C. § 922(a), which prohibits certain acts involving the… Read More