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4 Possible Defenses for Wire Fraud
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Last Modified on Aug 25, 2025

Accused of wire fraud? The government thinks you’ve used a cell phone or a computer to intentionally scam someone out of their money, and that your activity has crossed state lines. Wire fraud is a federal crime. It’s an extension of the older mail fraud…

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7 Signs You’re Under Federal Criminal Investigation
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Last Modified on Nov 17, 2025

Here at Koch Law we often tell clients or potential clients to call our offices as soon as they know they’re under investigation. Things can go south pretty quickly when the federal government is building a case against you. But how would you know? Koch…

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5 Ways to Protect Yourself Against IRS Tax Fraud Charges
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Last Modified on Nov 10, 2025

Though the IRS pursues very few individuals for tax fraud, it’s one of the scariest charges you can face. In addition to receiving jail time and being saddled with a criminal record, the IRS can charge you 75% penalties if you are convicted of willful…

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Should You Go To Trial for Federal Criminal Charges?
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Last Modified on Nov 17, 2025

Early in your federal criminal case, you have a major decision to make: do you want to accept a plea bargain from the federal prosecutor or go to trial? In the United States, upwards of 90% of federal criminal charges are settled before trial, and…

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