Federal Embezzlement Case Guidance

Summary

If youre involved in a federal embezzlement case and suspect your accuser of tax fraud, its crucial to ensure all relevant information is presented in court. You have the right to a fair trial and should not feel forced into a plea deal if you believe youre innocent. Consider seeking a second opinion from another attorney, reporting the tax fraud to the IRS, and discussing with your attorney about presenting this evidence in court. If you feel your current attorney hasnt represented you properly, you might want to file a complaint with the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility and seek advice from another legal professional.

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I am involved in a Federal case that involves a embezzlement. I worked for a guy that has accused me but is really committing tax fraud, my attorney knows it and has tried to pass to US DA which seems to be ignoring it. I feel like I am forced to take a plea deal because I have a past but didn't do anything this time
Hello Kim, I understand your situation. Please remember:
• Your attorney should ensure that all relevant information is presented to the court.
• You have the right to a fair trial and to be considered innocent until proven guilty.
• You aren't obligated to accept a plea deal if you believe you're innocent.
You may want to consult with your attorney about strategies or other legal avenues you can pursue.
What do I do
Hello Kim, it's a complicated situation you're in. You might want to:
- Seek a consultation with a different attorney for a second opinion.
- Consider reporting the tax fraud to the IRS. They have a Whistleblower Office that handles such reports.
- Evaluate your plea deal options carefully.
I have and I am taking the deal Monday but I am not happy about it; the DA's office did not give me a lot of time to do anything
Hello Kim, I understand your frustration. It's important to keep in mind:
- You can request more time to consider the plea deal.
- You can discuss all potential outcomes with your attorney.
- Remember, the final decision is yours. It's crucial to be confident in your decision.
I do not have any more time. It was initially scheduled for the 26th of February I got Covid and have been on my death bed since prior to that and could not leave the house or even raise my head
Hello Kim, I'm sorry to hear about your health. In such circumstances, your attorney can request a continuance or delay in court proceedings due to your health condition. This is a common practice in such situations. Please discuss this with your attorney.
It has already been extended until Monday. They are not giving me any more time
Hello Kim, I understand your frustration. In such a situation:
- Your attorney can reiterate the need for further delay due to your health condition.
- Consider discussing with your attorney about filing an emergency motion to postpone the hearing due to health reasons.
- The final decision is always yours, ensure you're making the best choice for your situation.
I do not feel like I am but I was not given a lot of time to think about everything my attorney was sick and was out several months, she dropped the ball on the forensic accountant who had to hurry at the last minute to get stuff done and I was given 2 days to make a decision with nothing to go by
Hello Kim, It sounds like you're in a difficult situation. If you feel your attorney hasn't represented you properly, you might want to consider:
- Filing a complaint with the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility.
- Seeking advice from another attorney or legal aid service.
Remember, it's important to feel confident in your legal representation.
Okay thank you!!
You're welcome, Kim! If you need further assistance or have more questions, feel free to ask. Best of luck with your case.
I do have a question my forensic accountant found that he has committed tax fraud over a million dollars. The IRS will take forever to even respond to that; the da knows but the judge does not is there another way of informing
Hello Kim, if you believe that the judge should be aware of the tax fraud, you may want to:
- Discuss with your attorney about presenting this information in court.
- Consider submitting an affidavit detailing the tax fraud for the court's consideration.
Remember, all legal strategies should be discussed with your attorney.
quickly
Hello Kim, in addition to reporting the fraud to the IRS, you may want to:
- Discuss with your attorney about introducing this evidence in your case.
- If it's relevant to your case, this evidence could potentially be presented to the judge.
Please consult your attorney for the best course of action.
Thank you
You're welcome, Kim! If you have any other questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask. Best of luck with your case.
Thankyou!!
You're welcome, Kim! If you ever need more legal information in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Good luck with everything!