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Every year, the Internal Revenue Service sends millions of notices and letters to taxpayers throughout the country. While some of these are minor, others are much more serious. But here is something you need to remember: You should never ignore an IRS notice. If you...
When investigating both traditional crimes and Internet crimes, the police often turn to digital evidence. There are challenges to using this, such as the fact that it is possible to create fake evidence on a computer—such as doctored photos—and the fact...
Credit card fraud is a serious crime that is treated as such by the law. When a person is accused of this crime, they will soon find that the punishment can be quite severe. There are many elements of credit card fraud, such as when a person does one of the following:...
If you are arrested and charged with a drug crime, there is a lot that you need to know. Here is a good place to start: Every drug crime case is unique. From the circumstances of your arrest to the potential consequences, every detail needs to be taken into...
When it comes to assault charges, you are often behind the eight ball. And here is why: The authorities are more likely to believe the victim, especially if he or she has a good story. Of course, this doesn't do you any good. Instead, you are being treated unfairly...
You've probably heard that it's illegal to open a letter that was written to someone else, and this is true. In fact, it's a felony. This is all laid out in a federal statute called 18 USC Section 1702. It's been illegal in Ohio—and the rest of the United States—for...
As a health care provider, it is your job to know the ins and outs of every law. Along with this, you need to act in a trustworthy and honest manner at all times. For example, you should never cross the line when it comes to matters of Medicare. If you do, you could...
There is no denying the fact that no two white collar crimes are the same. And while these vary in seriousness, nothing changes the fact that you don't want to be charged with this type of crime. State and federal authorities are spending more time and money than ever...
As the Internet develops and evolves, cyber crime is always changing. Things that were not possible 10 years ago are possible now, and that changes the landscape. However, there are still two main categories of cyber crime that law enforcement agencies recognize,...
Most people understand that paying taxes is part of life. They realize that they have no choice but to do so. Even if you do everything the right way, it doesn't mean that the IRS will let you go. There is always the chance that you could find yourself dealing with an...