Crypto Defense Lawyer Tampa, FL
Tech-Savvy Criminal Defense Attorneys Represent You In All Cryptocurrency Charges
It’s been over a decade since Satoshi Nakamoto and Bitcoin turned currency, international trade, and the laws of almost every nation on their collective heads. Since the advent of cryptocurrency, it’s been embraced by technophiles, people who enjoy their privacy, investors, and, unfortunately, people with ill intentions. However, the majority of crypto-related charges are assessed against innocent people who may be a victim of police overreach or misapplication of Florida or federal laws by prosecutors. Our Tampa, FL crypto defense lawyer can protect your digital investments, your rights, and your freedom if you are charged with a crime involving cryptocurrency.
Crypto markets and technology are rapidly evolving, and lawmakers are struggling to keep up. The attorneys at Stechschulte Nell monitor changes to state statutes and case law that could impact the criminality of crypto use. We use our considerable legal knowledge and technological expertise to benefit your case and represent you at each stage of the criminal justice process. Please contact us today if you have been charged with a cryptocurrency-related crime.
Types Of Cryptocurrency-Related Legal Services We Provide
Crypto charges an arise in many ways; as digital technology bypasses traditional financial institutions, it poses a challenge to lawmakers and revenue collection agencies like the IRS. Recently, though, the IRS has announced that it intends to focus on criminal use of digital currency in its investigations. It’s not the only agency looking closely at how crypto is invested, created, and traded. Even a novice investor could find themselves inadvertently accused of:
- Non-Compliance With Securities Regulations: All digital currency projects must comply with securities laws or face penalties for regulatory non-compliance. Any company that issues a token, as defined by the SEC, must also comply with federal disclosure requirements.
- Securities Fraud: Forging a valueless virtual currency or inducing investors to invest in a forged token could result in securities fraud charges.
- Tax Evasion: The IRS requires accurate reporting of cryptocurrency income, including capital gains income, and has harsh penalties for non-compliance. Activities such as converting assets to cryptocurrency or failing to report income or profits derived from exchanging crypto could be considered tax evasion, resulting in state and federal felony charges.
- Digital Currency Fraud: Creating fraudulent cryptocurrency can still be considered fraud even if the currency has no value. Other types of digital currency fraud include inducing investors to purchase forged or valueless tokens or inducing others to purchase cryptocurrency under false pretenses for personal financial gain.
- Money Laundering: Virtual currency, which is essentially anonymous and accessible worldwide, has become a popular method of exchanging illegal goods. It’s also used by individuals and organizations involved in illegal dealings to conceal the source of their income, converting it into “clean” crypto.
Skilled Legal Defense For Serious Cryptocurrency Crimes
Cryptocurrency and criminal law cover a broad range of activities. If you have been charged with a crypto-crime, you need attorneys with a deep knowledge of state and federal criminal laws, the technology itself, its nature, and its applications. The team at Stechschulte Nell combines both for effective criminal defense. Our Tampa crypto defense lawyer is licensed in federal and Florida courts, and we’re ready to protect your rights, freedom, and assets. Please contact us today for a free consultation.
