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...
White Collar Crimes
Money laundering penalties are severe, but deals are common
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...
Viable defense strategies against white-collar crimes
With the rapid growth of the internet and what you can do with it, the rate and variety of white-collar crimes have increased with it. The defense against these charges also needs to adapt to the evolution of the charges. If you are facing white-collar crime charges,...
Corporate Fraud Can Be Committed By One or More People
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...
How mortgage fraud works
White-collar crimes in the New York City metro area cover several non-violent, illegal actions in the financial domain. Misapplication of funds and embezzlement occur more often than other financial institute fraud, but mortgage fraud is still a concern for law...
What is an air loan?
An air loan is one of the most common forms of mortgage fraud in New York. This type of fraud can be complicated, but it has a simple goal: get money from the bank without having to pay it back. Being charged with mortgage fraud is a serious accusation that can carry...
What is an air loan?
An air loan is one of the most common forms of mortgage fraud in New York. This type of fraud can be complicated, but it has a simple goal: get money from the bank without having to pay it back. Being charged with mortgage fraud is a serious accusation that can carry...
CEO of anti-fraud company charged with fraud
A 43-year-old man who founded and once served as the chief executive officer of a company that promised to protect its clients against internet fraud has been accused of using falsified financial statements to bilk investors out of more than $100 million. Papers filed...
CEO of anti-fraud company charged with fraud
A 43-year-old man who founded and once served as the chief executive officer of a company that promised to protect its clients against internet fraud has been accused of using falsified financial statements to bilk investors out of more than $100 million. Papers filed...
Sentencing guidelines and white collar crime: What to know
One of the most prevalent misconceptions about white collar crime is that the state and federal justice systems do not punish it harshly. To the contrary, courts frequently impose very strict sentences on men and women convicted of financial crimes. Many white collar...