In all likelihood, nothing causes your stomach to drop like receiving an envelope showing an IRS return address. Before you panic, however, FindLaw explains that the IRS does not prosecute you for mere mistakes, such as an alleged arithmetic error on your tax return....
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What are the penalties for mail fraud?
In California, there are laws in place that handle the crime known as mail fraud. Since this is a federal crime, the Californian laws reflect the laws set by the federal government. It is important to understand the penalties associated with mail fraud. It may...
The white collar criminal next door
Most white-collar crimes involve money; they are not violent but they are serious. Ponzi schemes can cause families to lose their life’s savings. Embezzlement can lead a company to bankruptcy, causing employees to lose their livelihoods. One individual’s greed can...
3 actions for those under investigation
Investigators would like nothing more than for you to sit idly and allow them to methodically build their case against you. They often prefer to work slowly, unimpeded by actions you might be able to take to defend your rights. Please do not make their job any easier...
Understanding the complexity of white collar crime
White-collar criminals in California experience unique risks that subtly result in exceptions that morph into criminal conduct. Such risks may include unlimited accessibility to company assets, personal expectations and the ever-growing desire to be more successful....
Have you ever felt tempted to lie on your taxes?
Tax season is here again, and maybe you feel the urge to..."tweak" your income to lower your overall tax bill. You work hard, and you feel that you deserve to keep as much of your money as possible. Surely the IRS will not notice what at first glance looks like an...
Embezzlement charges lead to 6-year prison sentence
Embezzlement is the act of using property which the owner has entrusted to someone's care in a way that affects the true owner adversely. In other words, it is the unlawful misappropriation of property already under an individual's management. A California judge...
Music director pleads guilty to one wire fraud charge
Law enforcement officials charged a California music director with one count of wire fraud after he failed to deliver on his promise of holding a charity concert featuring high profile musicians. Herbert Weston & Tanya Weston, Criminal Lawyers, in Vista,...
Protect your rights while under investigation
When you are under investigation, it may seem like your rights are being violated. At Herbert Weston and Tanya Weston, Criminal Lawyers, one of our primary roles is to make sure that does not happen to our clients. Unfortunately, state officials might not be...
What are the consequences for Medicaid fraud in California?
Medicaid is a growing concern in California, forcing the state to take aggressive measures to fight and put a stop to it. If you are guilty of committing Medicaid fraud in the Golden State, you may wonder what your future holds for you. Without a proper defense and...