Archives for: May 8th, 2019

Embezzlement in Illinois: What You Should Know

May 8, 2019

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 account during his final two years in office, from 2015 to 2016. The indictment does not report how much the former mayor allegedly stole, and [...]

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Bribery in Illinois: A Breakdown of the Laws

Feb 28, 2019

Bribery | Fraud | White Collar Crimes

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 unwanted attention from law enforcement.

How Illinois Bribery Laws Work

How big of a deal is bribery here? It’s one of [...]

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Don’t Get Charged with Tax Evasion this Season

Mar 9, 2015

White Collar Crimes

With the April 15^th 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 to remember that you bear the responsibility for the accuracy of all entries made on your tax return, whether the return is [...]

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