Allegations of theft via embezzlement fall under larceny charges in New York statutes. This applies to missing or lost data, utilities and trademarks under theft laws, and a loss of money or property. Board of directors or employers may begin the initial investigation...
White Collar Crimes
Can you go to prison for tax evasion?
When you file your New Jersey tax return each year, it is important that you include all relevant information and report all income received during the tax year to the IRS. Failing to report all income received is among the most common reasons the IRS may decide to...
What happens during an SEC investigation?
Securities and exchange issues are complex. If the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission believes you did anything to create an unfair advantage within the securities or stock markets, it may decide to launch an investigation into you, your New Jersey business or...
What happens when you fail to pay your taxes?
Whether you simply forgot to pay last year’s income taxes or you knowingly avoided the arduous task, you should know the potential penalties that accompany this issue. While many people strive to file their taxes by the tax deadline, a number of others procrastinate...
IRS worker pleads guilty to tax evasion
Claiming deductions on a tax form may help save money in taxes, provided the deductions are permissible under law. A person who claims illegal tax breaks could end up in serious trouble with the IRS. Even individuals who work for the agency do not escape scrutiny. In...
Can working too much be a sign of fraud?
Being a hard worker is a quality many business owners value in their employees. However, as surprising as it may sound, sometimes overachieving in an office job may invite suspicion, particularly if you handle financial records. This is because some employees who put...
Policy changes to how the Department of Justice investigates white-collar crimes
Corporate crimes often receive less scrutiny than those involving violence. That said, people are acknowledging that financial misdealing can be equally harmful. In some cases, they are even more so. This realization is causing the Department of Justice to toughen...
Wire fraud guilty plea results from boiler room investigation
Wire fraud, in the digital age, falls into a niche set of parameters considering that computer fraud is technically a different charge. Phone calls, text messages and emails are all tools when it comes to wire fraud. The United States Department of Justice recently...
How are white collar criminal investigations handled?
When a government agency decides to launch an investigation into your company, it can cause everyone to feel overwhelmed, underprepared and anxious. Now is not the time to panic, though. The way you react during an investigation could have a much bigger impact than...
What is the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion?
When it comes to IRS tax issues, you must have a good understanding of what is and is not legally permissible. This is especially important when it comes to tax evasion, which is a significant crime that may even amount to a felony charge. The primary purpose of tax...