Jul 14, 08 06:02 PM

You know, for being convicted of tax evasion, Wesley Snipes certainly looks like a free man during a recent afternoon outing on Ocean Drive in South Beach. I have to say, I'm kind of with Aaron Russo when it comes to income taxes, but he was convicted. Shouldn't he like, be in jail or something?

 Apr 24, 08 01:48 PM

UPDATE: Wesley Snipes has been given the maximum sentence, 36 months in jail! Pay your taxes bunnies!!!!

Wesley Snipes prays as he enters the Federal Courthouse in Ocala, Florida. The Blade trilogy star was found guilty on February 1st, of three counts of failing to file tax returns. According to reports, Snipes could face a maximum of one year in prison for each count. The actor was found not guilty of charges of conspiracy to defraud the US and making false or fraudulent claims.

 Dec 12, 07 12:49 PM

Wesley Snipes had a sour look on his face as he arrived at the nightclub Hyde in West Hollywood last night.

It could be because tax evasion charges are reportedly being brought against him. His lawyers are currently trying to move his trial from Ocala, FL to Orlando or New York, NY, stating he cannot get a fair trial in the small Florida town. Lawyers say the actor is entitled to a trial in New York because he lived there when the alleged offenses occurred btween October 2000 and April 2005. He also has a home in Orlando.

It's reported that Snipes has also previously filed motions to dismiss or transfer the trial because of racial prejudices in Ocala.

An October 2006 federal indictment charges Snipes with fraudulently claiming refunds totaling almost $12 million in 1996 and 1997 for income taxes already paid.