The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has led to a complex web of sanctions imposed by the U.S. and its allies. Let’s break down what’s going on. Background After Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, the U.S. began imposing sanctions through executive orders targeting individuals and entities responsible for undermining Ukraine’s…
Threats Against Former Presidents: An Overview of 18 U.S.C. § 879 In the United States, threatening or harming a current or former president is a serious federal crime. 18 U.S.C. § 879 specifically prohibits threats against former presidents and certain other persons protected by the Secret Service. This law…
Imagine you haven’t filed taxes in five years. Your accountant says don’t worry – the IRS actually owes you refunds. Six months later, you’re in federal court facing criminal charges. How? Because 26 U.S.C. § 7203 doesn’t care if you owe taxes. It only cares that you didn’t file. This…
If you’re reading this – you’re in serious trouble. Federal tax obstruction charges under 26 U.S.C. § 7212 aren’t something you can talk your way out of. You’re facing up to 3 years in federal prison – and that’s just the beginning. The federal government has a 90.6% conviction rate in tax…
If you’re reading this, you’re in serious federal trouble – and facing money laundering reporting criminal charges that could destroy your life. You’ve been structuring cash deposits. You’ve been avoiding those CTR reporting requirements. You thought you were being careful, and smart, by keeping deposits under $10,000. You were wrong. Federal…