Protecting Your Rights And Your Future
Federal bankruptcy courts provide a way for debtors to seek relief from a seemingly impossible financial situation. Filers in a New York court should expect to present documents and evidence detailing all liabilities and assets. As with all state and court...
Residents of New York may want to learn more about changes to laws regarding drug paraphernalia. The governor signed some new bills that decriminalize the possession and sale of syringes and hypodermic needles. According to news reports, the result may be more people...
Thirteen individuals have been arrested in a massive New York City corruption scandal. The charges include money laundering, health care fraud, bribery and a host of other charges. The announcement was made by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of...
Employees could lose their jobs for unavoidable reasons, leaving them with bills that do not go away when an employment situation changes. Those who qualify for unemployment benefits may apply for them, and they must follow the rules stipulated under New York law....
New York allows prosecutors to individually charge each person who is part of a criminal conspiracy regardless of how involved they were. Under the law, a conspiracy is when two or more individuals agree to commit a crime and take action toward that unlawful act. The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
White-collar crimes in New York cover a range of illegal financial acts that are not commonly violent but are still deceitful. The term gets its name from the typical offender, which includes people in affluent business sectors. A type of white-collar crime includes...
