Import/Export Crimes

Import and export crimes are classified as white collar crimes and are committed when people import or export goods without paying taxes upon them.  Import crimes occur when people receive goods in the United States, but fail to report accurate information about the goods such as cost, value, quantity, and weight.  Export crimes occur when people ship goods off to other countries and fail to accurately report information about the goods.  In both instances, people illegitimately import or export goods without proving truthful information in order to avoid paying the duty/taxes that are owed to the government for the goods. 

When people commit import or export crimes, it is very likely that federal agencies will become involved as import and export crimes cause the government to lose a great deal of money every year.  Like most white collar crimes, import/export crimes are not usually investigated by local law enforcement, but rather the State Attorney General’s Office, or federal agencies such as the FBI, IRS, and SEC.  After a person is believed to have committed a white collar crime, he/she will more than likely be subject to lengthy and invasive investigations from federal law enforcement and the government. 

For this reason, people should always consult with an experienced white collar crimes attorney when they have been charged with import and export crimes.  A white collar crimes lawyer can provide effective, reliable legal counsel and aggressive defense tactics to combat a person’s criminal charges.

Tampa Import Crimes and Export Crimes Attorneys
Thomas & Paulk

At Thomas & Paulk, we know the dangers our clients face after they have been charged with a serious white collar crime, such as import and export crimes.  We know that, if convicted, our clients may have to spend time in prison or pay large fines.  This is why our law office’s primary aim is to help our clients avoid conviction so that they can return to their normal way of life and put their white collar crime charges behind them.  Our Tampa white collar crimes attorneys are aggressive, knowledgeable, and ready to help you!

The reputable Tampa Bay white collar crime lawyers at Thomas & Paulk, P.A. handle cases for clients throughout Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Temple Terrace, Riverview, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Sun City, Land O Lakes, Antioch, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Bloomingdale, Boyette, Carollwood, Clearwater, Dover, Egypt Lake, Gibsonston, Gulf City, Gulfport, Hopewell, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores Beach, Kenneth City, Largo, Lillibridgerafforida, Lithia, Lutz, Madeira Beach, Mango, Marvina, New Tampa, North Redington, Oldsmar, Orient Park, Palm River, Pasadena, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Seminole, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Tampa Palms, Thonotosassa, Tierra Verde, Trapnell, Unincorporated Hillsborough County, Unincorporated Pinellas County, Welcome, and Wimauma.