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...
Protecting Your Rights And Your Future
Month: August 2021
RICO Charges in New York
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...
Is clemency possible with federal drug charges?
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...
What is considered white collar crime?
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...
Overview of mail fraud and common scams
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...
Why would someone accept a plea bargain?
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...
Man sentenced for money laundering through payroll companies
On August 4, the New York Attorney General announced that a Northville man was sentenced for a $4 billion money-laundering scheme. The 51-year-old man is alleged to have stolen over $1 billion in diverted payroll funds using payroll services that he operated. Payroll...
Understanding the types of Medicaid fraud
Medicaid and other types of health care fraud are on the rise in New York City and around the country. If you have been charged with health care fraud, you could face considerable penalties including fines and imprisonment. Understanding health care fraud is a key...
DECISIONS OF THE WEEK ENDED JULY 23, 2021
This was a quiet July week in during a lazy summer in the Second Circuit with only a single precedential decision and a single summary order in a criminal case. Khorchevsky is an interesting read more for the audacity of the criminal conspiracy than any of the legal...
DECISIONS OF THE WEEK ENDED JULY 16, 2021
The Second Circuit had an unusually unusually busy week, resulting in six published opinions covering a diverse range of topics. Moyer-Hernandez, which held that the district court need not consider the § 3553(a) factors when deciding a First Step Act sentence...