All defendants in a court case are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. In your case, there may be certain facts that could unfairly prejudice you in front of a jury if they were to be revealed at trial. For this reason, the law and its procedures has given you a...
Individuals in New York and around the country face money laundering charges when prosecutors claim that they helped criminals conceal money that they earned illegally. Lawmakers first took action to prevent money laundering in 1970 when Congress passed the Bank...
New Yorkers know many instances of corporate fraud. Headlines are constantly filled with companies that have been caught stealing, manipulating data, or otherwise obscuring or falsifying information in order to reap an illegal profit. Referred to as white-collar...
A pharmacist in New York is one of the individuals included in a group of people recently arrested in a crackdown on fraud in the health care system. The pharmacist appeared in a Brooklyn federal court to answer to the charges formally announced to her. The criminal...
When tales of financial fraud make the headlines, it seems like Americans just can't get enough of them. People in New York know all too well that Ponzi schemes, securities fraud and FINRA investigations can mean headlines for weeks. But the truth is that these...
When you're accused of a crime, the stress can feel overwhelming. You may experience further stress when you think about meeting with a defense attorney for the first time. Talking about your case with a lawyer should not cause you anxiety. If anything, you should...
Your opportunity to attend college in New York City is one that you are proud of. You anticipate moving beyond your former drug charges and building a successful and rewarding life and career. However, will your drug charges affect your eligibility to receive...
The mortgage industry deals with high-dollar investments in massive quantities. There is a lot of room for error, but there are many different instances in which something will go amiss that is viewed as more than just a mistake during the process. Some people who are...
You've run your company successfully for the past two decades. That puts you in a position of power. You handle company assets. Shareholders trust you with their money. Banks offer loans and lines of credit. Moreover, no one questions you. It's your company. You're...
Fraud charges are often very difficult to understand, especially considering just how complex our banking systems are in 2018 as opposed to banking even 10 or so years ago. More than ever, we live in an interconnected world, and those interconnections often blur the...
