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New Jersey businessman freed when fraud case folds

On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert G. Stahl, LLC posted in Fraud on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Multiple agencies including the FBI spent six years working to uncover a sports memorabilia racket. Five accused plaintiffs pleaded guilty to fraud, but a New Jersey dealer named in the federal investigation walked free.

The lone dealer's defense team countered the criminal charges with a powerful claim. The attorneys alleged the government's "self-interested" witnesses lied to investigators and the grand jury. The revelation and supporting evidence were enough for prosecutors to reconsider the dealer's mail fraud case and drop it.

New Jersey fire prompts Metuchen dentist fraud probe

On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert G. Stahl, LLC posted in Fraud on Thursday, May 16, 2013.

Federal investigators zealously pursue suspected cases of fraud. Medicare and Medicaid fraud are priorities since taxpayer money is directly involved. The government's earnest efforts to prevent health care fraud are admirable, but sometimes enthusiasm gets in the way of investigative accuracy. That can result in unjustified fraud charges.

Criminal attorneys understand that fraud allegations -- not just convictions -- can ruin an individual's reputation, personal relationships, career or Union County business. A powerful defense is required to repel false accusations.

Early legal counsel strengthens New Jersey tax charge defense

On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert G. Stahl, LLC posted in Criminal Tax Violations on Thursday, May 9, 2013.

No one in New Jersey enjoys paying taxes. Most individuals and business people take what deductions, exemptions and credits they can and move forward. In some cases, people attempt to manipulate or hide money to escape detection by federal IRS agents.

A tax fraud charge is extremely serious for a Westfield business person. They stand to lose freedom and relationships along with assets, a reputation, and customers or clients. A conviction can wipe out the efforts of a lifetime, which is why tax crime suspects require early, expert criminal defense.

New Jersey couple accused of scamming vacationers

On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert G. Stahl, LLC posted in Federal Crimes on Thursday, May 2, 2013.

The federal government, suspicious for years of a New Jersey couple’s business practices, recently charged the pair with multiple crimes. Allegations include the theft of $700,000 from would--be vacationers, conspiracy, failure to file state income taxes and money laundering.

The Marlton couple allegedly operated eight travel companies between 2007 and 2011, as customers’ complaints mounted. The pair attracted business with postcards offering free vacation flights and cruises.

Stiff tax evasion sentences due for New Jersey restaurateurs

On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert G. Stahl, LLC posted in Embezzlement on Monday, April 22, 2013.

A discrepancy in a mortgage application led to guilty pleas for the owners of a long-time, regional retro restaurant chain. Three owners and two restaurant managers await sentences for white collar crimes surrounding the financial management of Nifty Fifty restaurants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Prosecutors said from the time the first Nifty Fifty establishment was opened in 1986, owners conspired to commit fraud and cheat the government of tax revenue. The accused group allegedly failed to report more than $15 million in restaurant receipts through 2010, evading $2.2 million in taxes.

The IRS blames New Jersey filers, not preparers for tax errors

On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert G. Stahl, LLC posted in Fraud on Monday, April 15, 2013.

April offers a kiss and a slap for New Jersey residents. The weather breaks in spring's first full month just in time for the federal tax filing deadline. No one enjoys paying the tax man, but most Westfield residents grudgingly agree that taxes are unavoidable.

White collar crime and tax evasion are gentle terms for what the Internal Revenue Service considers fraud. Taxpayers who try to hide or keep money that governments believe belongs to them can face hard punishments -- fines, penalties and even imprisonment. Sometimes the IRS cannot tell whether a tax return contains a deliberate or innocent mistake.

Long-time New Jersey engineering firm hit with federal charges

On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert G. Stahl, LLC posted in Federal Crimes on Friday, April 12, 2013.

A Monmouth County engineering firm may have several new high-level positions to fill. Seven senior executives and Birdsall Services Group were recently indicted on conspiracy, money laundering and other federal charges for an elaborate scheme to make illegal contributions to political campaigns.

Prosecutors said the defendants, including the 69-year-old retired CEO, used employees to get around New Jersey's pay-to-play law. The statute forbids most businesses with government contracts from donating more than $300 to politicians.

AT&T hacker appeals harsh sentence

On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert G. Stahl, LLC posted in Internet Crimes on Friday, April 5, 2013.

A harsh criminal sentence was recently handed down to a young computer protégée named Andrew "weev" Auernheimer. Better known as the guy who hacked communications giant AT&T, Auernheimer was recently sentenced to serve more than three years in prison, three years probation and pay AT&T restitution in the sum of $73,000.

Police search for individuals still at large in money laundering operation

On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert G. Stahl, LLC posted in Fraud on Friday, March 29, 2013.

Law enforcement officials recently announced that a total of 57 individuals currently face criminal charges related their roles in a complex money laundering operation. Police have been able to find and arrest 55 of the individuals believed to have been involved in running an illegal gambling operation under the guise of a charity. Two additional individuals wanted on the same charges, are currently still at large.

Insider trading charges threatened against former hedge fund advisor

On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert G. Stahl, LLC posted in Insider Trading on Friday, March 22, 2013.

Individuals, who work at financial firms, often rely upon their skills and knowledge when advising clients on where to invest. In recent years, there have been several instances in which individuals within the financial sector have been accused of gaining inside knowledge of planned mergers or buyouts. These individuals often face criminal investigations and may ultimately be charged with insider trading and securities fraud.

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