GREENWOOD – A Seymour attorney, Jason Smith, 45, was arrested on Tuesday, June 3, in Johnson County on a warrant for multiple felony charges, including corrupt business influence, theft, and tax evasion. He also faces a misdemeanor charge of possession of a controlled substance.
The investigation, led by Detective Tim Denby of the Indiana State Police’s Special Investigations Section, began in 2024 after reports surfaced that Smith had failed to file personal and business tax returns for several years.
Authorities determined that Smith, who owns Smith Law Services and Floyd Harris Holdings, LLC, had not paid any income tax personally or for his businesses since 2018. Records revealed that between 2019 and 2023, Smith deposited over $2.5 million into his Smith Law Services bank account and over $1.3 million into the Floyd Harris Holdings account. The investigation concluded that he allegedly did not pay taxes on this income and used these accounts for numerous personal purchases.
In October 2024, detectives executed a search warrant at Smith’s residence and law office on North Chestnut Street in Seymour, where a suspected controlled substance was found.
The case was presented to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, leading to the issuance of an arrest warrant for Smith on the following charges:
- Corrupt Business Influence, Level 5 Felony – 1 Count
- Tax Evasion, Level 6 Felony – 5 Counts
- Theft, Level 6 Felony – 5 Counts
- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor – 1 Count
Smith was located and arrested without incident by officers with the Greenwood Police Department. He is currently incarcerated in the Johnson County Jail, awaiting transfer back to Jackson County for an initial court appearance.
The Indiana State Police Detectives were assisted in the investigation by Internal Revenue Service Agents.
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent until proven guilty through due legal proceedings. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
