Orlando, Florida, Business fraud Defense Lawyer
At the Law Offices of James M. Russ, P.A., we provide an effective defense to people facing complex criminal charges. We appear in Florida state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels. Our firm has built a distinguished record of accomplishments in many high-profile and difficult criminal cases over the years, many of which involved business fraud.
We explore every legal option to provide you with an experienced business fraud defense. Contact the Law Offices of James M. Russ, P.A. Call 407-849-6050.
Examples of business fraud
Tax crimes can be a wide range of offenses, including:
- Underreporting sales
- Failing to file tax returns
- Filing a false return
- Filing false documents
- Failing to pay employees’ payroll withholding tax
- Money laundering
- Overstating deductions
- Hiding or transferring assets
- Illegal offshore tax shelters
Seek legal representation for an audit and avoid charges of business fraud
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) takes criminal business fraud very seriously. Tax evasion and other charges can lead to as much as five years in jail, significant fines and payment of court costs. It is important to have representation as early as possible. For example, an audit of your tax records is not a criminal charge. However, audit findings or your statements during the audit process may lead to business fraud charges. For that reason, it is important to seek experienced legal representation as soon as possible, before the audit begins, so that you are prepared to handle the audit correctly.
Contact an experienced business fraud defense attorney
Most of our clients in business fraud cases are individuals, although we also represent businesses charged with tax fraud. If you believe you might be investigated for business fraud, contact an experienced business fraud defense attorney. Call the Law Offices of James M. Russ, P.A. at 407-849-6050 in Orlando, Florida. Let us put our many years of criminal defense experience to work for you.
A Criminal Trial and Criminal Appellate Specialist, certified by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education.
