Have you ever completed your yearly taxes only to find out that you actually owe the government money? You may wonder about the legal tax process and any penalties you could face. Therefore, you should understand the principles of tax evasion and whether you are...
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How seriously should you take credit card applications?
If you are like many Americans, you receive several credit card applications every single week. Whether you are looking to enhance your spending potential or simply to raise your credit score, you may quickly complete some of these applications and return them to the...
What is criminal cyberstalking?
The digital age has given Americans a seemingly endless number of ways to connect with each other. Whether you send text messages, participate in social media or create online content, you can broadcast your thoughts to whomever you want whenever you want. Individuals...
3 actions that may trigger an IRS audit
Most Illinois residents never become the subject of an IRS tax audit. However, certain things you may or may not do when filing your taxes might increase the odds of the IRS auditing you. The IRS may also decide to audit you completely at random, although this is...
How may I defend against a financial institution fraud charge?
When prosecuting financial institution fraud charges, law enforcement may allege that you engaged in an action of deceit involving a bank. Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute website defines financial institution fraud by describing deceitful actions...
What are my rights after an arrest?
When officers place you under arrest, it is imperative that you understand your rights. The goal of law enforcement is to gather evidence and information for the prosecutor to put together a case against you, so you have to look out for yourself. The Illinois State...
U.S. Justice Dept seeks tougher penalties for white-collar crimes
The public at large may view instances of white-collar crimes as less serious or harmful than other types of charges, such as robbery or assault. However, the theft of intellectual property, money laundering and wire fraud can cause a great deal of damage to the...
Can facial recognition wrongly identify a suspect?
Law enforcement employs various technologies to identify criminal suspects. Sometimes the police have surveillance video or a picture of a person suspected of a crime and use facial-recognition software to match a suspect’s identity. Unfortunately, facial recognition...
What is a warrantless car search?
Though you have some protections under law against unlawful search and seizure, an officer may actually have reason to search your car without a warrant lawfully. Depending on the reason for detention, they can do this after a routine traffic stop or if you give them...
What happens when police knock?
Society teaches us from a young age that we should show respect to law enforcement. In some ways, the system even teaches you to fear the power and abilities that law enforcement has over the average citizen. So what happens when the police knock on your door? While...