Complex tax codes may turn a simple stroke of the pen into a tax fraud charge. If you’re unfamiliar with their intricacies, a mistake could cost you a serious fine or even jail time. There’s no harm in trying to reduce your tax bill. Even the I.R.S. offers tactics for...
White Collar Crimes
Defending against accusations of running a fraud scheme
If you are facing accusations of fraud, you may not be entirely sure what you are up against. White collar crime of any kind is a serious criminal offense, and these types of cases often involve both state and federal charges. Penalties for a fraud conviction can...
A wire fraud conviction is more serious than you might think
Wire fraud refers to the use of various kinds of telecommunications equipment to carry out a fraudulent scheme. Some fraud is rather sophisticated and involves millions of dollars. A recent court case illustrates that wire fraud is a charge you cannot...
Important facts about mail fraud
An individual who uses a mail delivery service as part of a scheme to engage in fraud may face prosecution for mail fraud. Mail fraud is a federal offense that comes with harsh consequences. However, defendants can challenge the evidence against them....
What does a mail fraud charge mean?
People who face criminal charges in St. Louis for mail fraud come from all walks of life. Some of them commit the crime with malicious intent, others do so because they have fallen on hard times or feel they have no other legal resources available. Anyone facing...
3 examples of Medicare fraud
If you work at a medical provider's office, you probably know that fraud is running rampant throughout the health system. With access to Social Security numbers and addresses, it is easy to steal identities and money from people who patronize the provider. You may...
3 common defenses against white-collar criminal charges
If you face an investigation or pending criminal charge for a white-collar crime, you may not know what actions you should take. The first thing you should know is that allegations of white-collar offenses are widespread. According to Oxford Research Encyclopedias,...
What are feds reportedly focusing on in fraud realm?
The heavy hitters are hitting heavily when it comes to their reported focus on fraud probes and convictions in Missouri and nationally. A recent Accounting Today article spotlighting "the latest fraud trends and how [law enforcers] are combatting them" stresses a...
Are you under federal investigation for fraud
Both Missouri and federal laws have many provisions defining a wide range of fraud offenses. Typically, federal authorities investigate for fraud in situations where they believe the criminal activity crossed state lines, the offense triggers a specific area of...
Facing money laundering charges in Missouri
Both federal and Missouri state laws contain prohibitions against money laundering. Generally, this crime consists of purposely concealing the illegal provenance of funds. The Missouri statute applies the label of money laundering to transactions that aim to...