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When President Trump was re-elected in 2024, experts expected his administration to scale back prosecutions of white-collar crimes, including those involving tax fraud and tax evasion. The President has largely met those expectations, focusing instea… Read More

On May 22, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in Kousisis v. United States, finding that a defendant who induces a victim to enter into a transaction under materially false pretenses can be convicted of federal fraud, even if the def… Read More

Money laundering is a serious crime that involves any deposit, withdrawal or transfer of illegally derived monies. The consequences of a federal money laundering charge can be severe and may include hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, restitut… Read More

Plea bargaining plays a key role in federal criminal cases. Nationwide, more than 95% of federal cases are resolved through plea bargaining. Understanding how a federal plea agreement works is crucial for anyone charged with a crime in federal court.… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

In December 2024, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Kousisis v. United States, where the Court was asked to review the scope of federal charges for wire fraud. Wire fraud has long been a preferred tool for federal prosecutors i… Read More

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… Read More