There was a time not that long ago when computers and the Internet were seen as tools to assist businesses to operate in a faster, more efficient and organized manner. The Internet was seen as an aid to students researching a topic and to help ordinary people expand their knowledge.
Some crimes by their very names can conjure images of the type of person who commits them. Crimes such as assault, strong-arm robbery, or burglary may bring to mind a rough sort of individual. Another type of crime, though, may produce a different kind of mental image: "white-collar crime."
A practicing attorney who lived in New Jersey and practiced law in New York City received a six-month prison term in December 2011 for passing information on pending mergers to stock traders. The case was intertwined with the Galleon Hedge Fund prosecutions for which Raj Rajaratnam, founder of the fund, received an 11-year-federal sentence.
Everyone who trades stocks ordinarily does so based on a combination of luck, speculation, and knowledge about a company. To keep the playing field level, the government is increasingly regulating what is known as "insider trading."
Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GE) recently agreed to a $5.6 billion dollar settlement for its role in bundling subprime mortgages for sale to investors without disclosing that the mortgages had an unusually high percentage of credit and compliance issues. In doing so, it joins a number of other high profile banks who have admitted wrongdoing with regard to their roles in the mortgage frenzy that led up to the financial crisis in 2008.
Allegations of tax fraud are very serious and it can be difficult to develop a criminal defense. Ultimately, you may find yourself faced with a prison sentence or heavy fine, not to mention the damage to your professional career and reputation.
FBI and state investigations of tax fraud or involvement from the IRS could mean that you will have tax fraud charges or other felony charges filed against you for which you will need to attend a hearing or go to court. It is important to find an experienced lawyer or legal team to represent you.
The Law Offices of Robert G. Stahl can help you defend against money laundering charges, payroll and sales tax fraud, and charges of failure to report earnings and income. We have worked on numerous tax fraud cases in New Jersey to ensure that those facing tax fraud cases are given a fair opportunity to argue the allegations.
It is actually the government's responsibility to prove that you are guilty. If there is not enough evidence to press charges, tax fraud cases may be dropped. We can help you develop a defense in the beginning stages so you have a better chance of preparing yourself against investigations into allegations of tax fraud.
You need a lawyer or legal team that is on your side and will work with you to fight tax fraud charges. Robert G. Stahl and his team offer useful advice, support and their experience to ensure that you are fairly represented if necessary in a hearing or court.
With the economic recession that began in 2008 came an attitude in New Jersey and throughout the country that was very hostile towards executives in large companies and people working within the financial industry. They were seen as reckless gamblers or greedy thieves that blatantly stole money from ordinary, honest people. The prevailing mood was that these financiers should be prosecuted and punished.
On Sept. 13, 2013 a federal grand jury in Boston returned a superseding indictment adding a third college student and friend as a defendant in the aftermath case. That young student, a U.S. citizen currently free on bond, was charged with making false statements. There were no changes to the original August 2013 charges against Dias Kadyrbayev and the other young man from Kazakhstan. The only change was the addition of the third defendant.
Violations of any number of federal statutes have the potential to jeopardize a business and can, in many cases, result in individuals going to prison. In addition, restitution and forfeiture may be applicable. Below, we delve into some of the most commonly encountered federal business fraud statutes.
Sometimes people may complain that the legal profession uses too much “legalese” in describing things like crimes. Popular television shows and movies have helped to remove the mystery or confusion from some legal terms, but it can still be the case that the general public is not always able to discern the specific behavior or action that constitutes a crime even if they are casually aware of what it represents.