Fraud Crimes
Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Demands Fair Trial in Paradise Valley Embezzlement Case
Late last week, Paradise Valley Police announced formal recommendations to charge former Public Works Superintendent Brent Skogland with theft and misuse of public monies, alleging he spent more than $10,000 in taxpayer funds on personal items. The discovery—made last April by incoming public works director Jerry Cooper during a routine budget review—has rocked one of Arizona’s smallest but wealthiest municipalities. As investigators seized over a hundred items from Skogland’s property, the spotlight has turned to his defense team, led by veteran criminal attorney Josh Kolsrud.
Read MoreDefense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Speaks Out as Charges Loom in Paradise Valley Scandal
Recent claims of misused taxpayer funds in Paradise Valley have captured local attention after the alleged misuse by former Public Works Director Brent Skogland came to light. In an interview with Phoenix 12 News, defense attorney Josh Kolsrud offered an insight into the case and his approach to representing his client. Below, we break down the key points and the unfolding narrative surrounding these allegations.
Read MoreCriminal Penalties for Federal IRS Tax Fraud Charges
Facing federal IRS tax fraud charges can be alarming and overwhelming. Tax fraud, often called tax evasion, involves intentionally avoiding paying your required taxes or misrepresenting your financial information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Unlike simple mistakes on tax returns, federal tax fraud is viewed by the government as intentional and serious,…
Read MoreJoshua Kolsrud Addresses The Recent Change of Plea and Sentence of Mrs. Loraine Pellegrino,
August 6, 2024 – Press Release – Phoenix AZ PHOENIX, AZ — Joshua Kolsrud, representing Loraine Pellegrino, today addressed the recent change of plea and sentence. Following the indictment brought against Mrs. Loraine Pellegrino, Mrs. Pellegrino has accepted responsibility, pled guilty to a lesser misdemeanor charge, and was sentenced to unsupervised probation with community service.…
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