If you are facing serious criminal charges, the prosecution may reach out with an offer. In exchange for a guilty plea, you will receive a lighter sentence or be charged with a lesser offense than you would have had your case gone to trial. This is known as a plea...
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Year: 2022
How do I choose a white-collar crime lawyer?
Choosing the right white-collar crime lawyer can be the difference between freedom and jail. This starts from their very first interaction with the prosecution and police and is ongoing throughout the New York criminal justice system. This is why it is so important to...
What is a seditious conspiracy?
It is not often that people are accused of committing treason against the United States, but it certainly can and does happen. One type of crime that is listed under this general umbrella is a seditious conspiracy. It has to involve two or more people who are all...
What does being a “person of interest” in an investigation mean?
There’s legal trouble brewing around your company, and you’re worried about your future. You have heard the federal agents refer to you as a “person of interest” in their investigation. Should you be concerned? Absolutely. The term “person of interest” isn’t an...
Are you being accused of money laundering?
You may own your own business in New York that you have started from the ground up. As a business owner you strive to operate your business in a way that complies with New York law and federal law. So, to find you are under investigation for a white-collar crime such...
Brooklyn man accused of cyber theft from Wegmans customers
Introduction The proliferation of Internet sites that allow online purchasing has spurred an increase in common crimes that rely on the vulnerability of various websites to hacking and unauthorized use of information obtained from such sites. A Brooklyn man has...
What are the two main kinds of mortgage fraud?
Mortgages are massive financial instruments that allow individuals or businesses to finance the purchase of real estate. The French word mortgage alludes to the long-term repayment obligations involved. Many people spend three decades paying off a mortgage. Banks...
What are the potential penalties for drug possession?
People use drugs for many different reasons in New York. Many reasons are for medical purposes and they are legal as long as people have a valid prescription for the drug. However, there are many people who use drugs that have no medical purposes or do not have a...
Two young men facing federal charges for “rug pull” of NFTs
As digital assets like cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) become more popular, so do thefts and fraud involving them. The federal government is fast becoming able to investigate this illegal activity and catch the perpetrators, despite the largely anonymous...
Defense strategies for a fraud accusation
Fraud is a serious crime that has harsh penalties for those who are convicted. But sometimes these accusations are just misunderstandings. It’s imperative for you to understand that just because you are accused of fraud doesn’t mean you are convicted. There are...