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The chance of you having to undergo a tax audit after filing your taxes each year is rare, but there are certain elements of a tax return that may pique the IRS’ attention and cause them to take a second look at your filing. If you do find yourself the subject of a...
White-collar crime can have serious repercussions on a lot of people and has severe legal ramifications in Florida. As such, even minor involvement in corporate criminal activity can jeopardize your career. Depending on the severity of your consequences, your career...
If you receive a target letter from the Department of Justice, your initial reactions are probably shock and alarm. After all, the implication of such a letter is that you are the subject of a law enforcement investigation. Knowing that you are under federal scrutiny...
Allegations of white-collar crimes can result in serious ramifications. Financial institution fraud targets credit unions, retail banks and other federally-insured institutions. According to the FBI, mortgage fraud is financial institution fraud. When it comes to...
Charges of embezzlement can have serious legal consequences. Florida categorizes embezzlement under its general theft laws. Learn what to expect if you face a hearing for embezzlement at the state level. Defining embezzlement in Florida Embezzlement means that the...
Computer crime in Florida costs the state millions of dollars per year. From unauthorized use of another’s email account to breaking into a company’s computer system with the intent of disabling it using a computer virus, the panoply of computer crimes in Florida is...
Forgery in Florida is a serious offense. Many Floridians have been victimized by forgery crimes, and the cost to Floridians of forgery runs into the tens of millions of dollars each year. What follows is a brief overview of the laws prohibiting forgery in Florida....
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act covers offenses related to an ongoing pattern of unlawful activity. As described by the Wall Street Journal, federal officials first used RICO to indict individuals purportedly involved in organized crime. The...
Shoplifting is a crime of significant concern in Florida. Although individual cases tend to involve very little value, in the aggregate retailers lose tens of billions of dollars each year to shoplifting. The following is what you need to know if you find yourself...
If you are somebody who sells products as part of a business, you want your goods to be authentic and not imitations. Selling counterfeit goods is against federal law and could result in legal penalties. Additionally, if a customer buys a counterfeit product from you...
