The more assets you handle, the more complicated your tax returns get. If you are under investigation or facing charges of tax evasion, it is crucial to take immediate steps to protect yourself and your reputation.Tax evasion is one of the least understood charges...
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FAQs about Bitcoin and potential impact on white collar crime
Inventions have changed how we view things. Imaging devices like the x-ray and CT scan have changed how we view the practice of medicine. The Internet has changed how we communicate. Now, a new form of technology may lead to a shift in how we view money: the...
Florida state rep faces numerous wire fraud charges, pleads not guilty, P.2
Last time, we began looking at the case of Reggie Fullwood, who has been charged with mail and wire fraud offenses which could result in up to 20 years of prison. As we noted, Fullwood has pleaded not guilty to the charges, though it remains to be seen how he will...
Bill would impose stricter penalties for unemployment compensation fraud
Lawmakers in the Florida House of Representatives are reportedly working on passing a bill that would address weaknesses in the current law addressing unemployment compensation fraud. The bill, which has been unanimously passed by the House Economic Development and...
Proving criminal intent in criminal cases, P.1
Last time, we mentioned a bill currently under consideration by Florida lawmakers which would lower the mens rea, or criminal intent, requirement in public corruption cases. Intent is an important issue in criminal cases, and prosecutors would, of course, naturally...
Could fantasy sports be next in line for a white collar crime crackdown?
As Super Bowl 50 draws near, we would like to remind you to take a look at our recent white paper: Are You Committing A Federal Crime By Playing Fantasy Sports? Despite the widespread popularity of fantasy sports, it is not entirely clear whether the activity is...
Could you be breaking the law by playing fantasy sports?
Playing fantasy sports is just a harmless pastime - or is it? In recent years, Federal prosecutors have become increasingly zealous in their attempts to crack down on white collar crime, and fantasy sports could be their next target. We recently prepared a...
Fantasy sports: Harmless pastime or federal crime?
The fantasy sports industry has expanded rapidly over the past several years, with sites like DraftKings and FanDuel drawing in millions of users year round. For some it is a casual hobby, while for others it is a substantial source of income. However, as we discuss...
Federal law and health care fraud charges, P.2
We’ve been discussing the issue of fraud in our last several posts, particularly the issue of intent in health care fraud cases. We left off discussing the Anti-Kickback Statute, and noted that when prosecutors are not able to provide sufficient evidence to...
Skilled attorney can help reduce sentence for embezzlement, theft offenses
Tampa readers may have seen in the news that a Florida man who formerly worked at Florida State University as a Finance Professor has been charged by a federal grand jury with embezzlement. According to the indictment, the man stole over $650,000 from funds held by...