This article examines the pivotal role of financial penalties, encompassing fines, restitution, and forfeitures, within the United States criminal justice process. The introduction provides a contextual backdrop, emphasizing the significance of financial penalties in crime deterrence and victim compensation. The first section delves into fines, elucidating their varied types, determinants, and associated controversies, with illustrative
Financial capacity (FC) is a medical-legal construct that represents the ability to independently manage one’s financial affairs in a manner consistent with personal self-interest. FC thus involves not only performance skills (e.g., accurately counting coins/currency, completing a check register, paying bills) but also the judgment skills that optimize financial self-interest. From a legal standpoint, FC
The Financial Capacity Instrument (FCI) is a conceptually based, standardized psychometric instrument designed to directly assess everyday financial activities and abilities relevant to community-dwelling adults. The FCI assesses financial skills at the task, domain, and global levels. The current version of the FCI (FCI-9) consists of 20 financial tasks, 9 domains of financial activity, and
Financial communication entails all of the strategies, tactics, and tools used to share financial data and recommendations with investors and other interested parties. Around the world, companies need strong, proactive financial communication competencies to successfully help shape the evolution of capital markets for themselves and their industries. In return, companies likely will see the benefits
This article explores the critical role of financial assistance and support for protected witnesses within the United States criminal justice process. Beginning with an overview of witness protection programs, particularly the Witness Security Program (WITSEC) and the Federal Witness Assistance Program, the discussion examines the eligibility criteria and types of financial aid provided. The second
This article delves into the multifaceted landscape of financial crimes within the United States, focusing on the often-overlooked aspect of victims’ experiences in the criminal justice process. The introduction provides a foundational understanding of financial crimes, emphasizing their diverse nature and the compelling need to address them. The first section explores the intricate details of
The Financial Capacity Instrument (FCI) is a conceptually based, standardized psychometric instrument designed to directly assess everyday financial activities and abilities relevant to community-dwelling adults. The FCI assesses financial skills at the task, domain, and global levels. The current version of the FCI (FCI-9) consists of 20 financial tasks, 9 domains of financial activity, and
Financial capacity (FC) is a medical-legal construct that represents the ability to independently manage one’s financial affairs in a manner consistent with personal self-interest. FC thus involves not only performance skills (e.g., accurately counting coins/currency, completing a check register, paying bills) but also the judgment skills that optimize financial self-interest. From a legal standpoint, FC