Illegal Lobbying
How many times a year lobbyists have to file a report detailing their activities?
2
Maximum amount of time you can go to jail for bank fraud
30 years
How do you prove basic bribery?
You need to prove that an agreement took place for the exchange of something of value for a sum of money or something else of value.
What three elements must be proven to prosecute someone for embezzlement?
1. Defendant was entrusted with some type of property by owner
2. Defendant misappropriated funds for own benefit
3. Deprived original property owner of property
What is considered tax avoidance?
Legitimate deductions of taxes, usually made by tax professionals.
How much a year did Jack Abramoff spend on entertaining politicians?
1 million
Who was Clark Clifford's partner?
Robert A. Altman
True or False:
All states have the same bribery laws
False. It is up to the state.
True or False:
Embezzlement and larceny are the same thing.
False. Larceny is personal theft and can be committed by anyone and embezzlement Needs to be committed by someone has the rights to possess the funds.
True or False:
Not reporting money you made from a lemonade stand is considered tax evasion.
True
How many felony accounts did Jack Abramoff plead guilty to?
3
What is internet fraud?
Creating a fake website posing as a bank to try and get money from people.
What was Spiro Agnews plea bargain?
One felony count of tax evasion, $10,000 fine, and 3 years of unsupervised probation
In the state of Rhode Island, you can only go to jail if the money you embezzle is over $100.
False.You can go to jail for up to 1 year if it is under $100.
Which "celebrity" negotiated the amount owed on the back taxes?
Willie Nelson