Case: Motions to Determine Proper Evidence in Tax Evasion Case Decided (D. Or.) (IRC §7201)

In deciding motions in limine in a tax evasion trial, government allowed to introduce evidence of a defendant’s lifestyle and spending and evidence of defendant’s state tax debts as probative and relative outweighing prejudice, a district court held. Defendant’s motion to exclude bad acts evidence, including reference to girlfriends and being an “inappropriate boss” granted. Former employees of Defendant, may testify as to expenses and tax payment, but may not testify as to their experiences with Defendant as their employer, the court stated. Additionally, the court granted Defendant’s motion to exclude evidence of federal tax audit, but the IRS Revenue ...