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Federal prosecutors devote increasing resources to investigating cross-border money laundering involving international criminal networks and hostile nations. While these cases often begin with a focus on organized crime, they frequently expand to include banks, payment processors, compliance officers, and clients, many of whom may not realize they are in legal jeopardy until it is too […]

Businesses and professionals operating in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, government contracting, and public programs face a complex web of compliance requirements. While many violations of these rules are civil, there is a growing trend toward criminal prosecution when the government believes fraud, waste, or abuse has occurred. The line between regulatory noncompliance and […]

Trade and customs fraud has become a top enforcement priority for federal prosecutors, especially as global supply chains become increasingly complex and U.S. tariff policies evolve. Federal agencies tasked with identifying false declarations, undervalued goods, misclassification of imports, and tariff evasion are scrutinizing businesses and individuals involved in international commerce more closely. While many trade […]

Criminal Exposure Under the FDCA and Controlled Substances Act: Defending Against Allegations of Manufacturing or Distributing Dangerous Substances Federal authorities have significantly intensified their efforts to investigate and prosecute individuals and companies involved in the illicit manufacturing or distribution of hazardous substances. These efforts frequently focus on violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic […]

Being arrested for drug possession in Florida can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. Whether it is a small amount of marijuana or a more serious charge involving controlled substances like cocaine, heroin, or prescription drugs, a possession arrest can have serious consequences. At Trombley & Hanes, our Tampa criminal defense attorneys have decades of […]

If you are pulled over for suspected drunk driving in Tampa and asked to take a breath test, how you respond can have immediate and long-term consequences. Refusing a breath test might seem like a way to avoid incriminating yourself. Still, in Florida, that decision carries its penalties, whether or not you are ultimately convicted […]

Few terms carry as much weight or as much misunderstanding in financial crime investigations as “Ponzi scheme.” When an investment goes wrong and investors lose money, federal authorities may begin investigating whether the failure was more than just a poor financial outcome. For financial professionals and business owners in Florida, being accused of running a […]

Money laundering charges are among the most serious federal offenses a financial professional in Florida can face. These allegations often involve complex financial transactions, multi-agency investigations, and the possibility of long prison sentences. At Trombley & Hanes in Tampa, our Hillsborough County criminal defense attorneys include former federal and state prosecutors who understand precisely how […]

Sales tax fraud is a serious offense that involves deliberately avoiding the payment of sales tax owed to government authorities. It can take various forms, including underreporting sales, not collecting tax, claiming false exemptions, and not remitting collected taxes. Individuals or businesses accused of committing sales tax fraud can face severe legal penalties, including fines, […]

Beginning August 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched The Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program. According to the DOJ’s Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri, “This program is a significant initiative that sends a clear message to individuals who know about corporate misconduct: Our tip line is open, so if you […]