Azcentral.com recently reported that a Mesa area attorney and CPA were both indicted on charges of conspiracy to defraud the IRS and also for filing false tax returns. According to the news story, attorney Steven W. Allen and CPA Allen P. Goodmansen allegedly participated in a scheme to help their clients avoid paying income taxes through the use of offshore accounts between the years of 1997 and 2004.
The attorney faces up to 26 years in prison, if convicted whereas the CPA faces up to 17 years in prison, if convicted.
Federal criminal charges require a specialized knowledge and a tailor-made defense. If you have been charged with a federal crime, it is very important that you speak with an attorney who has the necessary experience and knowledge in the area. Phoenix criminal defense attorney Anthony Knowles has successfully handled numerous federal crimes cases throughout the Phoenix area.
