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As an Illinois resident under suspicion of tax evasion, you may feel fearful about the legal repercussions you may face if found guilty. The penalties associated with tax evasion vary but might include substantial fines, an obligation to pay back taxes, and, in some instances, prison time. Per Cornell Law School, many people facing tax evasion charges get them because…
Any time a company—whether in the public or private sector—uses federal funds, there are stipulations on how to use that money and how to pay it back. If employees and managers fail to stick to those stipulations, there may be cause for fraud allegations. As Chicago WBEZ reports, an ongoing investigation into fraud in Cook County has caused six workers…
Few things in life are scarier than facing criminal prosecution. After all, depending on the seriousness of the crime prosecutors believe you committed, you might encounter steep fines or imprisonment. You also might have to deal with having a criminal record for the remainder of your life. Luckily, as an American, you have some fundamental rights that protect you when…
Criminal justice reform is a complicated process involving small victories and occasional backsteps. As much as some wish for sweeping reform that sticks, the reality is more nuanced. Recently, Illinois passed the SAFE-T Act. One of the laws included in part of the act eliminated the use of cash bail as of January 1, 2023. This law restricts judges from…
As a suspect in a criminal investigation, the United States Constitution provides you with important protection. Any violation of these rights could help with your defense against the charges of your case. You have protection against unlawful searches and seizures. Evidence obtained unlawfully could get your charges dismissed. A reasonable expectation of privacy Under the Fourth Amendment, the police must…
Corporate America is a multifaceted arena of entrepreneurs, investors and business owners participating in a global market. Taken as a whole, it sees billions of dollars change hands every day. Alongside those dollars is information like transactions and trades. In the digital age, every record kept down to the time of day often has a cloud-based backup. When authorities suspect…
Felony convictions can have a lasting effect on your life beyond any time you may spend in prison. However, starting on January 1, 2024, moving forward will be easier for some individuals with felony convictions who want to change their names. What does the new law do? What House Bill 2542 does When House Bill 2542 goes into effect, people…
A December circuit court ruling prevented Illinois from becoming the first state to eliminate the cash bail system at the start of 2023. The legislature passed the Pretrial Fairness Act to address inequities in the criminal justice system that keep low-income people in jail while wealthier individuals go free. While the Supreme Court reviews the Act, 102 counties in Illinois…
Medicare fraud costs the federal government billions of dollars each year and investigating this kind of fraud involves several government agencies. Here are three examples of fraud and abuse laws that apply to physicians. 1. The False Claims Act (FCA) The goal of the FCA is to protect the federal government against overcharging. The Act imposes civil liability on anyone…
Law enforcement officers have a duty to serve and protect. There are times, however, when they may go beyond the bounds dictated in the Constitution, an action which may result in the court throwing out evidence against you. You may have heard the phrase “the fruit of the poisonous,” but do you know what it means for your defense? Learn…