What Is Tax Evasion?

What Is Tax Evasion?

Jun 1, 2020 | Tax

Federal tax evasion is an intentional attempt to evade assessment or payment of a tax. An honest filing mistake or inability to pay is not, by itself, proof of that offense.What prosecutors must establish26 U.S.C. § 7201 makes a willful attempt to evade or defeat tax...
Can Sharing Prescription Drugs Lead to a Florida Charge?

Can Sharing Prescription Drugs Lead to a Florida Charge?

May 1, 2020 | Drugs

Florida law can prohibit giving a controlled medication to someone else even when no money changes hands. The particular charge and penalty depend on the substance, conduct, authorization, and evidence.Delivery can occur without a saleFlorida Statutes section 893.13...
What is Embezzlement?

What is Embezzlement?

Apr 1, 2020 | White Collar

Embezzlement generally describes misappropriation of money or property entrusted to someone. In Florida, conduct described that way may be prosecuted under theft or other applicable statutes.How Florida theft law appliesFlorida Statutes section 812.014 defines theft...
What Is Corporate Fraud?

What Is Corporate Fraud?

Mar 1, 2020 | White Collar

“Corporate fraud” describes a range of alleged dishonest business conduct, not a single Florida criminal charge. The applicable law depends on what was said or done, who acted, the property or investors involved, and the evidence of intent.Possible conductExamples...
Can I Keep a Gun in My Car in Florida?

Can I Keep a Gun in My Car in Florida?

Feb 4, 2020 | Criminal

Florida firearm rules for a private vehicle depend on lawful possession, the way the firearm is carried or stored, and the location. The old advice to leave a gun in plain sight was incorrect.Inside a private vehicleFlorida Statutes section 790.25 addresses lawful...