Embezzlement is a form of white collar crime which may be punishable by lengthy prison sentences, exorbitant fines, and restitution. Despite these serious criminal consequences, embezzlement is sadly fairly common here in Illinois. Take, for example, the former mayor of Posen. He was recently indicted on embezzlement charges for stealing money from the city’s checking…
Continue reading ›Have you been charged with bribery in Illinois? Are you under investigation? Do you just want to understand how the law works to make sure you’re abiding by it? In this post, we’re going to detail laws and associated penalties, and cover what you can do to fight back if you do find yourself getting…
Continue reading ›With the April 15th deadline right around the corner, it’s a good idea to begin the process of filing your federal and state taxes if you haven’t already done so. Happily, there are numerous tax return preparation firms, programs, and websites available to help you through this oftentimes stressful and confusing process. However, it’s important…
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