Sacramento Criminal Law Blog
What to expect when the IRS audits you
Finding out the IRS plans to audit you may have you feeling anxious and ill at ease, but do your best not to panic. Most California residents who wind up being the subjects of audits participate in the audits completely by mail. Only a small percentage of taxpayers...
Why invoice reconciliation may assist in a fraud case
Realizing that authorities are looking into fraud in your workplace can be a frightening thought, particularly if they start asking you questions. Finding information that clears you of any wrongdoing may be crucial. One possibility is to go through records derived...
What is the federal grand jury?
If you face federal criminal charges, your case went before the federal grand jury. It is this group of people who decide whether the prosecutor can bring charges against you. The U.S. Courts explain that a grand jury is different from a trial jury. They have...
A criminal investigation and your financial assets
Allegations of white-collar crime can suspend your career and leave you uncertain about the future. You may feel concerned about the security of your financial assets in light of the evidence against you. When you have an idea of what could happen, you can start...
How can you tell if you have a substance abuse disorder?
Purchasing, possessing or selling illicit substances does violate federal laws. Often, those who face criminal drug charges have substance abuse disorders. According to Mayo Clinic, a substance disorder may start as experimental use of recreational drugs and turn into...
Keeping double books may risk tax evasion charges
Tax evasion is a serious crime that could land someone in prison along with heavy fines. Businesses may run afoul of tax laws in different ways, such as not reporting some assets to the IRS in order to avoid paying taxes. Some tax evaders accomplish this by keeping...
What is the difference between fraud and embezzlement?
Fraud and embezzlement are two different types of deceptive accounting practices. Each can have a detrimental effect on a company when it occurs. Both fraud and embezzlement involve an abuse of power. However, the specific effects of each are different. Fraud...
How do criminal and arrest records affect your job search?
A mistake you made resulted in white-collar crime charges. You still want to find a new job and take the next step in your career, but you may feel uncertain about how to navigate your criminal charges in interviews. For instance, what if the police only arrested you,...
What is a notice of appeal?
When you wish to appeal your conviction for committing a federal crime in California, you will first file a notice of appeal. This legal document discloses your intention to appeal. Often brief, your notice should contain a description of your objective in succinct...
Considerations for Federal “Bail” or Pretrial Release
If someone is facing federal charges, one of the first determinations in the pretrial stage is "bail" ore pretrial release. This often occurs during the initial hearing, which is usually within 24 hours of the initial arrest. The federal criminal justice system is...