Protecting Your Rights And Your Future
White-collar crime allegations, including those about fraud and embezzlement, can wreak havoc on your life. They might cause you to lose your job and your standing in the community, and they can threaten you with an extensive amount of time in prison should you end up...
In the United States, we are generally entitled to privacy in our own homes and rented apartments. If a police officer wants to enter a private residence to search for evidence of a drug crime, they generally must have a warrant. This is because the Fourth Amendment...
Recently, a business relationship manager at a financial company in Manhattan has been allegedly committing financial fraud and embezzlement to rob his former clients of their money from within their accounts. The FBI and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New...
People who are enrolled in Medicaid are entitled to pay the lowest amount possible for their prescription drugs. This is accomplished through a rebate system in which drug manufacturers reimburse the government for any differences between the “best price” offered and...
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the Federal Bureau of Investigation jointly announced the arrest and charging of a former business relationship manager at a financial institution located in Manhattan in what they described as a years-long...
Schedule II and Schedule III drugs are controlled substances. The government recognizes that while these drugs do have an acceptable medical use, there is a moderate to high risk of abuse. Many prescription drugs fall into these categories. Some prescription drugs are...
Most of us dutifully submit our federal income tax returns on time and fill them out to the best of our ability. While a few people may try to cheat the system, most of us certainly do not intend to do so. But what if after filing your return you realize you made an...
Being a “bookie” is a bit of an underground occupation or hobby and for good reason. This is because bookmaking is an unlawful gambling activity under New York law in most circumstances and could easily lead to criminal charges. What do bookies do? Bookies set the...
When we think of hostage scenarios, most of us conjure up the image of a person being abducted. Then the abductors send the person’s loved ones a sketchy note or phone call requesting money with the threat of harming the abductee if they do not get it. However, ransom...
Being under criminal investigation can be enormously stressful. After all, you probably know that a criminal conviction for the crime being investigated can carry severe penalties. You could end up facing large fines, damage to your career and reputation and, most...
