However, even in my state its hard to get authorities to prosecute these cases unless they are REALLY obvious and egregious.

Our goal with this app is to get an idea of who we are showing, whether they might pass our screening if they apply, and if there is any danger to the agent showing the apartment.So far, I have noticed trends of criminal charges in Chicago & Cook County for things like theft and domestic battery with the disposition of "Nolle Prosequi", which I think means that they were brought up on charges, but the prosecutor declined to prosecute the case.

At this point, Baltimore city is one of the most dangerous places to live as a result of a police department that refuses to do its job for fear of being prosecuted by an incompetent states attorney for it.

Felonies are serious violations of STATE law and prosecuted in state court.

It is a subtle let critical distinction if you want to successfully avoid prosecution by the SEC or a state regulator.

You will be prosecuted" .... never mind that people lived in the houses next door ... 

A criminal investigation might lead to getting your property back sooner and a prosecution could lead to restitution being awarded which is more likely to be collected and paid to you than a civil judgement.

The prosecution rests (unless there is an appeal)...

With my main job being an attorney it pays decently, but not massive as I mostly did government work as a prosecuting attorney. 

There are actually several appellate decisions holding that if a contract is assigned you have to pay two sets of transfer taxes - one as if the property was sold to the wholesaler and another from the wholesaler to the end buyer - even if it only involves a single closing.Also, PA has been following suit with several other states in bringing criminal prosecutions against wholesalers for acting as an unlicensed real estate broker.The work around to this is to sign an option, not a sales agreement, with the seller.