Orlando, Florida, Offshore Investment Defense Lawyers
Unsuspecting people can be led into investing in offshore bank accounts on the advice of unscrupulous tax "experts" and self-styled financial advisors. In most cases, scams are presented as legitimate loopholes in the law that allow people to open trust funds offshore, self insure, or inflate assets by reporting offshore accounts. Typically, people who follow the advice of their "tax expert" or financial advisor only hear about the illegality of their actions when federal investigators begin a criminal investigation. At the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, our attorneys defend clients under investigation or facing charges for tax evasion or fraud in relation to an offshore bank account scam. When necessary, we work with respected investigators, CPAs and forensic accountants to expose the fraudulent advice and scams of tax professionals and financial advisors that lead our clients astray.
To schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case and learn how we can help you, contact offshore investment defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz today.
Why are Investigators Charging Me - I did Nothing Wrong
There is an ancient concept in law that states ignorance of the law is no excuse. Just because you didn't realize opening an offshore bank account (to inflate assets or create a trust fund to avoid certain kinds of taxes) was illegal, that isn't an excuse for running afoul of the law. Even so, if you relied on the advice of your tax preparer, accountant or financial advisor, you may have a defense that can avoid indictment or conviction.
At the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, we work with federal investigators when possible to pre-empt further investigation or indictment of our client. Depending on the circumstances of your case, our attorneys may be able to present evidence and information that convinces prosecutors not to indict you or to agree to a deal that reduces the charges and sentence against you.
Contact Offshore Investment Defense Attorneys Today
Shady tax advisors and unscrupulous financial investors are likely to ask for a plea bargain with federal prosecutors in order to reduce the charges or sentence against them. As a result, it's not unusual for them to claim they were only acting as instructed by their clients. Retaining legal counsel and representation as early as possible can help you counter and fight false claims on the part of criminal tax advisors and fraudulent financial investors.
Protect your rights and interests -- contact offshore investment defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz today.
