In the past years, two embezzlement cases have hit local headlines. On September 11, 2013, a former bookkeeper with Allstate Electrical Contractors, Inc., in Oklahoma City, pleaded guilty in federal court to making a forged security and filing a false tax return....
Year: 2015
You’re Free To Go: How to be Released from Detention Pending Sentencing
Did you know it’s possible to be released from detention while awaiting your sentence? The courts may release a defendant from federal detention while they wait for their sentencing hearing if the Court finds the defendant is unlikely to flee and does not pose a...
What is a Disabling Condition for Social Security Disability?
If you have become injured or ill, and your medical condition prevents you from working, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. However, the Social Security Administration’s idea of what constitutes a disabling condition and your idea of what...
Understanding Federal Asset Forfeiture Laws
Last week, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma announced that it had been involved in collecting nearly $5 million in asset forfeiture from criminal cases in fiscal year 2014. U.S. Attorney Sanford Coats reported that the...
Securities Fraud Overview
Securities fraud is a white collar crime that involves deceiving investors or manipulating financial markets for the personal financial benefit of the perpetrator of the fraud scheme. At the state level, violation of the Oklahoma Uniform Securities Act may be...
Drug Possession Charges in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has some of the harshest penalties for drug crimes, including drug possession, in the United States. Despite these tough drug laws, the state ranks high in drug abuse and addiction. The state has not only one of the highest incarceration rates in the nation,...
Federal Tax Crimes: What You Need to Know
This month is the filing deadline for 2015 income tax returns, and many individuals are scrambling to find the best tax breaks to reduce the amount they owe or to increase the amount of refund due to them. Understanding the tax code is difficult, which is why an...
Oklahoma Courts: Where Will My Case Be Handled?
When you have legal issues presented before the court, there are a number of factors which determine the courthouse in which your case will be handled. Understanding the Oklahoma court system and the federal court system can give a clearer picture of where a case may...
Are You an Embezzler?
Embezzlement. The very word conjures images of high-dollar white collar crimes, in which an employee siphons hundreds of thousands of dollars, even millions. While embezzlement, fraud, and other financial schemes certainly can be quite lucrative until the...
Should I Hire a Social Security Disability Lawyer to Handle My Claim?
“Do I need a lawyer to handle my disability claim?” is one of the first questions asked by anyone applying for Social Security Disability benefits. The answer, technically, is no–there is no mandate or requirement to retain attorney representation to...