If your line of work includes procuring bids for contracts, providing business to other agencies or referring clients to specialists, you probably find the job quite competitive. It is not always the lowest price that can win a contract, and often you must weigh...
Strategic Federal And State Criminal Defense
White Collar Crimes
The complex charge of money laundering
If you are facing charges of money laundering, you are likely dealing with multiple other criminal matters as well. Money laundering involves various methods of trying to make illegally obtained money seem legitimate. It can be a complex and sophisticated scheme and...
Know these types of securities fraud
Securities fraud is a white collar crime that has serious consequences for individuals who are convicted. This category of crimes includes many different things that are illegal because not all cases of securities fraud involve the same methods. The key factor is that...
Intent matters in a tax evasion case
Many people worry about getting everything right when they file their income taxes. This is with good reason because the government doesn't act in a favorable manner when it finds out things weren't accurately reported. It's important to always double check your...
What is money laundering and why is it illegal?
People who illegally make money might try to make that money appear as though it was obtained lawfully. The process of doing this is known as money laundering, and it is unlawful. You can face charges on a state level or a federal one if you are accused of this. A lot...
Many forms of healthcare insurance fraud are federal crimes
Fraud is one of the most common white collar crimes. Professionals who engage in fraud often think of it as a victimless crime. They may assume that insurance will cover any losses or that they are stealing from a corporation, not from people. The federal government...
Common types of securities fraud
Like many other criminal offenses, securities fraud is a very serious charge. Typically, securities fraud occurs when an individual says something that is not true about a stock or a company that causes investors to react. While this is a general description of...
Tax season is a few months away: Ensure accuracy in your return
Nothing is for certain except for death and paying taxes. Or, at least that's how the saying goes. For some people, having to pay taxes is an opportunity to try and get over on the government. Doing this is illegal. Tax fraud is a serious matter that can land you in...
Tax fraud vs. negligence: Know the difference
Preparing a tax return is very complicated, especially when you have multiple sources of income. In many cases, people choose to prepare their own returns instead of hiring a professional. When your income includes wages, income from your sole proprietorship, and...
Cash businesses and so-called ‘structuring’: a Q & A on the Bank Secrecy Act
You're an ordinary business person who happens to handle quite a bit of cash. The business could be a restaurant, a jewelry store, a pawn shop or some other venture that involves the need to put considerable cash into your bank account.You'd think the IRS would know...