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    Skyline di Milano — Legal Aid, Criminal Defense for Tax Crimes in Milan

    Legal Aid, Criminal Defense for Tax Crimes in Milan

    Qualified legal assistance in proceedings for fraudulent tax returns, invoices for non-existent transactions, concealment of accounting records and preventive seizures by equivalent.

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    Milano Centro Absolute Confidentiality Experience under Leg. Decree 231

    The most critical criminal situations

    The Firm intervenes in criminal proceedings initiated for the various tax offences provided for by Legislative Decree 74/2000, assisting the entrepreneur and the professionals involved in the investigation from the inspection and investigative phase, with particular attention to asset protection and the management of precautionary measures.

    Fraudulent tax return

    Using invoices for non-existent transactions or other devices in tax returns carries penalties of 4 to 8 years imprisonment.

    False invoice issuance

    Issuing invoices or documents for non-existent transactions is punishable by 4 to 8 years imprisonment, regardless of use by the recipient.

    Concealment of accounting records

    Destruction or concealment of mandatory accounting records preventing income reconstruction carries 3 to 7 years imprisonment.

    Preventive asset seizure

    Preventive seizure by equivalent can target bank accounts, real estate and corporate assets, paralyzing business activity.

    How our defensive action is structured for the entrepreneur and the parties involved

    Technical-legal analysis of the proceeding

    In-depth examination of the criminal charge and tax premise, verifying the correct legal classification of conduct, any exceeding of punishability thresholds and the existence of the subjective element required by the incriminating norm.

    Analytical reconstruction of tax operations

    Technical-accounting reconstruction of disputed operations, verifying the actual existence of transactions, the relevance of costs and the traceability of financial flows, in order to counter presumptive or inductive reconstructions.

    Integration with qualified accounting consultancy

    Legal Aid collaborates with tax consultants and accounting experts for independent analyses and defensive technical reports, to counter accusatory reconstructions by the Tax Authority or Financial Police.

    Defense at every phase and level of judgment

    Assistance during tax audits, preliminary investigations, trial and appeal proceedings, up to the Court of Cassation, with coordinated management between tax litigation and criminal proceedings.

    Asset protection through appeals against precautionary measures

    The Firm intervenes immediately during the application of precautionary measures such as preventive seizures aimed at confiscation by equivalent, filing review requests for measures applied to personal and corporate assets.

    Experience under Leg. Decree 231

    Our Team

    How our defensive action is structured for the entrepreneur and the parties involved

    +39 02 9684 6010
    Milano Centro Absolute Confidentiality
    Avvocato penalista cassazionista a Milano in toga davanti al Tribunale — Studio Legale Legal Aid Italia

    Recent cases successfully resolved

    Entrepreneur – commerce sector

    Charges of fraudulent tax return using invoices for non-existent transactions. Preventive seizure of €1.8 million on accounts and real estate.

    Acquitted due to non-existence of the fact. Seizure fully revoked.

    Service company – Milan

    Charges of false invoice issuance against the administrator and tax consultant.

    Charge downgraded and suspended sentence. Personal assets fully safeguarded.

    Professional – freelancer

    Charges of concealment and destruction of accounting records to prevent income reconstruction.

    Cleared during preliminary investigations. No referral to trial.

    The Firm's Method

    1

    Confidential initial consultation

    Case analysis, assessment of criminal and asset-related risk, and definition of the defence strategy.

    2

    Access to case files and technical analysis

    Access to the file, appointment of party-appointed technical consultants, and in-depth documentary and accounting review.

    3

    Defence strategy

    Drafting of briefs and motions, challenge of precautionary measures before the Review Court, and intervention during preliminary investigations.

    4

    Assistance at every stage of proceedings

    Representation at first instance, on appeal and before the Court of Cassation, with coordinated management of any proceedings against the entity under Legislative Decree 231/2001.

    Our Team

    Avv. Roberto Antonio Catanzariti – Penalista d'impresa a Milano

    Avv. Roberto Antonio Catanzariti

    Fondatore e amministratore unico

    Avv. Donatella Conicella – Of Counsel Legal Aid, diritto societario e tributario

    Avv. Donatella Conicella

    Of Counsel | Legal Aid – Società tra Avvocati S.r.l.

    Avv. Antonio Francesco Catanzariti – Avvocato penalista Legal Aid Milano

    Avv. Antonio Francesco Catanzariti

    Of Counsel | Legal Aid – Società tra Avvocati S.r.l.

    Avv. Luana Bozza – Avvocato penalista Milano, libertà personale

    Avv. Luana Bozza

    Of Counsel | Legal Aid – Società tra Avvocati S.r.l.

    Avv. Luana Simonetti – Avvocato penalista, misure cautelari ed esecuzione

    Avv. Luana Simonetti

    Of Counsel | Legal Aid – Società tra Avvocati S.r.l.

    Avv. Marialoreta Corsi – Reati tributari e misure cautelari reali

    Avv. Marialoreta Corsi

    Of Counsel | Legal Aid – Società tra Avvocati S.r.l.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the difference between unfaithful and fraudulent tax returns?
    An unfaithful return (art. 4 D.Lgs. 74/2000) involves reporting lower income or fictitious expenses without devices. A fraudulent return (arts. 2-3) involves using false invoices or other fraudulent means and carries heavier penalties (4-8 years vs. 2-5 years).
    What criminal risks do I face for tax crimes?
    Penalties range from 2 to 8 years imprisonment depending on the crime. The most serious offenses carry additional preventive seizure, asset confiscation and ancillary penalties such as disqualification from public office.
    How long do investigations for tax crimes last?
    Preliminary investigations ordinarily last 18 months, extendable. Statute of limitations ranges from 8 to 10 years for the most serious offenses. Timely defense intervention is essential to avoid referral to trial.
    How much does a tax crime defense cost?
    The Firm offers a no-obligation initial assessment consultation to analyze the case. Costs are transparently defined after the initial evaluation, based on the complexity of the proceeding and severity of charges.
    Does the Firm operate outside Milan?
    Yes, the Firm operates throughout the national territory, with defense before all Italian Courts, Courts of Appeal and the Court of Cassation.

    Don't wait for the situation to worsen

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