How do i find out if a family member stole my tax refund ?

Tell Karen Hawins about it. (see link)

During a criminal investigation can my name be released to the defendant's attorney?

If the accused raises a 4th amendment question, then what was known and by whom could be used in a suppression hearing if evidence was seized. ...

What are the rules for a search and siezure of contraband that is in a closed locked box

Here is an interesting lock-box (safe) case.

Think of it this way. You have a 4th amendment right to be free from search and seizure without probable cause. If you have probationers with...

Can a cop search my vehicle and myself without a serach warrant

Never, even by implication, consent to a search. Keep your car clean so that you can insure that there is nothing there and check it from time to...

My state taxes were intercepted for probation fees from fifteen years ago. Is this legal?

The patchwork of federal and state laws allowing taking has increased 50 fold since the late 90's. Its much worse now. Private creditors will be...

Can I deduct my father on my taxes who is on medicaid? Will it affect his medicaid status?

The money ends up being a gift. As parents get older, the traditional planning mechanism is to separate them from an estate of any size. Money...

Married Filing Separately

If you choose married filing separately as your filing status, the following special rules apply: To claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC),...

In the U.S. generally, Each level of a given crime has additional elements to get it to a level. Hate enhancement requires an additional hate...

Is the following a crime, and / or can I take legal action?

Maybe he was testing the other employee? What's his motivation? Has he been checking all employees?