Federal law makes it a crime for a person or entity to secretly target or acquire sensitive financial, trade, technological, or economic policy information belonging to an individual or business. The crime is a serious offense that can lead to a federal prison sentence of up to 15 years. Please contact a skilled criminal defense [...]
Many criminal defense firms state that they represent clients on federal charges, but few have the experience and focus on federal criminal defense that Black & Askerov does. People charged with a crime should know that criminal offenses can be categorized as federal offenses and state offenses, and should ensure that they hire a lawyer [...]
The unlawful issuance of checks or drafts is a Washington crime involving the fraudulent writing of checks or bank drafts. Depending on the facts of the case, the offense can lead to felony charges punishable by up to five years in prison. If you or a loved one is facing charges of a crime involving [...]
Washingtonians commit the crime of computer trespass if they gain access to another person’s computer system and do so with the intent to commit another crime. The offense is a serious felony under the law that can lead to a prison sentence of up to five years. If you or a loved one is facing [...]
Tax evasion is a federal offense in the U.S. The crime occurs when people or businesses intentionally underpay or refuse to pay their tax obligations. The commission of tax evasion is a felony offense that can result in a federal prison term of up to five years. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now [...]
People can commit the offenses of tax fraud and tax evasion in a variety of different ways. In general, though, people commit these crimes when they purposely avoid or underpay their taxes and thereby avoid their tax responsibilities. Both offenses are considered serious white-collar crimes in Washington. If you or a loved one are facing [...]
Embezzlement is a certain type of theft that can be charged under both federal law and the laws of Washington State. The offense is also generally considered a type of white-collar crime. The most important thing that people should know about embezzlement is that it is a serious offense and convictions for this crime can [...]
Money laundering is a very serious white collar offense under both Washington and federal criminal laws. The crime involves the transfer of money that’s been gained from a criminal activity, or engaging in monetary transactions to promote criminal activity. The transfer is either made to promote ongoing criminal activity or made so that it looks [...]
The FBI website tells us that white-collar crimes are synonymous with the full range of frauds committed by business and government professionals. The crimes are often carried out with deceit, concealment, or violation of trust. The driving force behind the commission of white collar crimes is financial gain. Four of the more common white-collar crimes [...]
