The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) helps ensure that each individual and business pays their fair share in federal income taxes. One of the ways that the IRS tracks tax compliance and enforces income tax law is through annual tax filings and random tax audits. Every...
Criminal Defense
How much trouble are you in for receiving stolen goods?
Many criminal offenses are easy to define. For instance, if an individual attacks an innocent person, causing them harm, then this is a clear assault. Additionally, walking into a store and purposely taking an item without paying for it is a blatant example of theft. ...
Prank threats via social media or text are a federal crime
This month, Richmond County law enforcement officers had to deal with multiple threats made to schools in the area. They all turned out to be hoaxes. However, at a time when school shootings are a very real danger, false threats like these can cause fear and...
Why do people get exonerated?
When someone is exonerated, it means that the charges against them are overturned. They were already convicted in court and they spent time behind bars. But they are being let go because it was found that the original decision was the wrong one. You've probably heard...
Avoid these mistakes if you are out on bail
If you are arrested for a criminal offense, the court may set you free on bail while you await the trial and resolution of your case. However, it is important to understand that bail comes with restrictions you have to observe. Besides the risk of incarceration during...
Wrongfully convicted man released after 25 years
When someone is innocent of a crime but still is found guilty in court, it can take time to overturn that decision. Sometimes, many years of a person’s life are spent behind bars when they should never have been in that position. A man in New Jersey spent over 25...
Exonerated man blasts capital punishment processes
Many people think that a person on death row is there because they killed someone, but that’s not always the case. In far too many cases, people on death row weren’t the ones who committed the murder. Some of them are exonerated before they’re put to death, but that’s...
When can the judge reject my plea bargain deal?
If you are accused of a crime, it is likely you will be arraigned and formally charged. Depending on the nature of the offense you are accused of committing, a conviction may result in a fine, jail time or even a condemnation. As you can imagine, a criminal conviction...
What should you do if there’s an arrest warrant out for you?
Did you recently find out about an arrest warrant out there for you in South Carolina? If so, you may be anxious and unsure what to do. While this can be an overwhelming situation, there are some steps you can take to help you get through the process. Talk to an...
When can your criminal charges be reduced?
If you have been charged with a serious criminal offense, you may want to know if your charges can be reduced. Having your charges reduced means you will be charged with a lesser crime, which will attract a less severe sentence or penalty than the original one you...