It may seem like signing someone's name on a legal document or amending information on a contract are harmless activities. However, these acts may fall under the definition of forgery in Washington. Understanding the answers to some common questions about Washington's...
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White Collar Crimes
Guilty pleas bring tax zapper software users lesser sentences
Two owners of a popular Washington restaurant chain entered guilty pleas over an alleged tax evasion scheme that involved using "zapper" software. As reported by U.S. News & World Report, the accused couple pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to defraud the...
How are fraudulent insurance claims identified?
While the majority of insurance claims filed are legitimate, insurance companies are constantly on the lookout for fraudulent claims. To help identify them, the National Insurance Crime Bureau created a list of suspicious loss indicators, which investigators look for...
Understanding tax evasion
At The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart in Washington, one of the most important things we do is represent clients accused of allegedly committing a state or federal white-collar crime. Consequently, we know that you will face severe penalties if you receive a...
What are white collar crimes?
When you hear your Washington friends and neighbors talking about white collar crimes, you may not know exactly what they are talking about. Basically, according to FindLaw, a white collar crime is one in which someone defrauds someone else by engaging in some kind of...