Traveling with controlled prescription medications can pose some unique challenges. You’ve legally obtained your prescription from your general practitioner and have been using the particular drug for a medical relevent use. But you need to travel for work and bring your prescription through an airport or you keep your medication in your car for when […]
3 People Whose Lives Were Ruined By White Collar Crime
February 20, 2016 by ·
As any good white collar crime lawyer knows, bad guys come in all shapes and sizes. There are some people who are very good at hiding their malicious activities behind an expensive suit and legitimate degree. Even though people convicted of nonviolent crimes like tax evasion and drug possession often have access to everything they […]
3 Winning Qualities To Look For In A Drug Possession Lawyer
February 18, 2016 by ·
Facing drug possession charges is a difficult and stressful position to be in. Depending on the type and amount of drug in question, as well as additional charges that may apply, you could be facing serious penalties. Those penalties include fines and prison time, but could also have far reaching effects on your future ability […]
3 Tax Mistakes Most Couples Make After Getting Married
February 11, 2016 by ·
After celebrating a wedding with friends and family, and enjoying the honeymoon, no couple turns to each other and says “let’s find a tax evasion lawyer.” Unfortunately, a lack of understanding about how marriage changes your tax status could wind up with felony charges and even prison time. The best way to make sure that […]
Unexpected Consequences Of Tax Evasion Every Employer Should Know
February 5, 2016 by ·
Owning a business seems like the ultimate achievement, but it’s one that comes with a lot of responsibility. Not only do you are you obligated to perform certain duties for your customers and vendors, you also have certain obligations to your employees that cannot be ignored. These obligations include offering a fair wage, providing a […]
Three Tips For Guarding Against Check Fraud
February 4, 2016 by ·
In a previous blog post, we briefly discussed the many faces of bank fraud, which occurs when a person or group obtains money or other assets from a bank or other financial institution using illegal means. Among the more common types of bank fraud is check fraud, which includes the modification, theft, and forgery of […]
Simple Defenses Against A Tax Evasion Charge
January 27, 2016 by ·
Although the IRS will generally not pursue negligent taxpayers, they take tax evasion crimes very seriously. Tax evasion is a type of tax fraud, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: the intentional avoidance of paying taxes. A person being charged with tax evasion will find little sympathy for weak defenses such as not […]
Three Qualities You Need In A Defense Attorney
January 23, 2016 by ·
If you’re facing a criminal charge, the most important step you can take is to call an appropriate defense attorney. For serious, complex charges such as tax evasion or other tax fraud charges, the attorney you choose needs to have a few specific qualities in order to give you the best possible result. If you’re […]
Protect Your Investments: Warning Signs of Securities Fraud
January 19, 2016 by ·
Investing your money can be an effective way to plan for retirement or to begin saving to send your children to college, but securities fraud (investment fraud) is an increasingly problematic presence within the stock market, making it hard to know what to do. Keep these warning signs of securities fraud in mind to […]
What Is Securities Fraud?
January 15, 2016 by ·
Securities fraud occurs when a stock market investor is caused to make a sale or purchase decision based on false information or without key information. Because of the number of people and the complex system involved, there are many types of securities fraud. The most common three forms of securities fraud are: Insider Trading Illegal […]
