White collar crime allegations can have serious implications. While mere accusations can cause damage to your reputation and your career, a criminal conviction can result in prison time, fines that can devastate your stability, and a criminal record that can affect...
The economy is picking back up in New York, particularly in the real estate industry. Many people are looking to purchase a home of their own and real estate prices are skyrocketing. Many people plan on obtaining a mortgage in order to finance their home. However,...
Attempts to commit banking or credit card fraud could leave someone facing serious charges. The many financial institutions in New York may deal with numerous forms of bank fraud. Some individuals might attempt to defraud a bank by trying to acquire a small personal...
When patients visit a doctor or stay in a hospital, they often hand over their insurance and billing information without much thought. The doctor and the health care facility's staff should pay careful attention to all the billing steps to ensure everything is...
When someone promises something, accepts money and doesn't deliver, fraud charges may follow. Such actions reflect a typical example of consumer fraud, something many people are familiar with. Other forms of fraud exist, and they may be more prevalent than people...
Charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act are serious and, if you are convicted, you might be spending a significant time in a New York federal prison. Understanding the RICO Act is key to knowing whether or not you may face these types of...
Persons accused of drug-related crimes may face charges in federal or New York state courts. When arrested and charged at the federal level, laws and statutes might be different. Regarding pardons and clemency, a governor addresses state convictions, while the...
White collar crimes are typically some type of fraud crime. The accused individual is alleged to have used some form of deception for personal gain. White collar criminal charges can result in fines and even time behind bars. For that reason, accused individuals...
Financial fraud in New York occurs when a scammer intentionally takes money or assets from another person using deception. Technology enables scammers to commit financial fraud easily and put new spins on old scams. While email scams have increased, some scammers may...
Defendants generally don't want to spend time in prison, but avoiding a guilty verdict might be impossible. However, a defendant may have the option to seek a plea bargain. Typically, a plea bargain agreement results in lesser penalties than a guilty verdict in the...
