Most Americans living abroad must file a Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR). However, not everyone realizes this obligation, and many people unwittingly violate the law and could face severe penalties. The punishment for an FBAR violation can be seve…
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the country’s largest and most well-known federal investigative agency. FBI agents ensure compliance with federal law and investigate potential criminal activity. The IRS Special Agents, similarly, ensur…
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If you’re facing charges for failure to file taxes, you may wonder: Can you really go to jail for this? For many individuals, a charge of failure to file taxes begins with an audit by the IRS and/or a knock at the door by IRS agents. If the IRS…
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Facing federal criminal charges can be nerve-wracking, and beating a federal indictment may seem impossible. But with a thorough investigation, a sound defense strategy, and the right defense attorney, you might be able to have the federal charges dr…
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Federal criminal charges typically involve lengthy, detailed investigations by the FBI and other federal agencies. In many cases, a suspect is unaware they are under investigation until the latter stages. However, there are often signs a person is un…
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As people conduct more of their daily lives online, federal law enforcement officers have increasingly turned their focus to investigating and prosecuting cybercrimes. Cybercrime can include any criminal offenses committed using a digital device, suc…
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When you have been charged with a crime, effective communication with your criminal defense attorney is crucial to the success of your case. Your lawyer will guide you through the criminal process and ensure you take the proper steps to defend yourse…
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Someone who is charged with a federal crime but cannot avoid a conviction may be able to negotiate a plea bargain wherein there exists a possibility of probation.. A sentence of probation can be imposed as an alternative to prison. It is similar to p…
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The popularity of cryptocurrency has been on the rise, and given its recent dramatic decline in value, the federal government is poised to step up its regulation and enforcement of criminal laws targeting its illegal use. The Biden administration has…
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The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is considering how to regulate non-fungible tokens (NFTs), according to a report on its Study of the Facilitation of Money Laundering and Terror Finance Through the Trade in Wo…
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