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Some “red flags” that may lead to an IRS investigation include failing to file tax returns, large numbers of cash deposits or deposits over $10,000, distributing profits to imaginary individuals or business partners, or using unreported foreign bank accounts.
A conviction for tax fraud can carry serious consequences, including fines, prison time, and the collateral effect that a conviction could have on your financial security as an individual or business. A lawyer will protect your rights and work hard to avoid or mitigate those consequences.
In today’s justice system, the reality is that many cases do not go to trial. Instead, they are resolved through plea agreements. The decision to accept a plea offer or go to trial will always be yours and yours alone to make. It is essential to work with an attorney who will be prepared to…
Generally, the term of incarceration for an embezzlement conviction in Texas will depend on the value of the money or property that a person allegedly stole. If you are convicted of embezzlement in state court, you could face up to one year in jail for a Class A misdemeanor (value of the property was $750…
Under Texas law, a charge of embezzlement must be filed within two years from the date of the alleged taking. However, if the value puts the offense into a felony category, the government must bring the charge within five years from the date of the alleged offense. If the person embezzled from a bank or…
Unlike state court, criminal cases tend to progress quickly in federal court. The Speedy Trial Act requires that an indictment be sought within 30 days of a person’s arrest. With few exceptions, a case is tried 70 days from either the date a person is arrested or the date an indictment is returned against the…
You have a right to refuse to make any statements. If you have a lawyer, never make a statement to anybody without talking to your lawyer first. If you are charged with a felony, you have a right to have your case presented to a grand jury where a group of citizens vote as to…
The federal sentencing guidelines are complex, and one of the primary reasons you need a lawyer with experience in federal criminal defense if you are charged with a crime in federal court. The sentencing guidelines calculate prison sentences using a table that includes factors such as your criminal history, all of your criminal conduct, whether…
Most drug cases involve not only the sentencing guidelines, which are quite harsh in drug cases, but also involve mandatory minimum sentences determined by the amount of drugs involved. Moreover, a defendant can be held accountable for drugs possessed by another person simply if the defendant and the other person engaged in joint criminal activity,…
It is impossible to provide a general answer to this question, although most cases are generally resolved through a plea bargain. In deciding whether to accept the plea bargain, the two most important things are: Do you understand all the consequences of the plea bargain? Do you have confidence that your lawyer is acting with…