When a crime of deceit crosses New York borders through the use of a private interstate carrier or the U.S. Postal Service, it becomes mail fraud. One of the most common federal criminal charges, it includes a variety of schemes intended to defraud victims. According...
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“Pill mill” accusations may be more serious than you realize
A doctor who gets accused of running a "pill mill" scheme is usually someone who prescribes medications that patients do not really need for medical purposes. For instance, someone may come in after an injury to get prescription painkillers. They could then get hooked...
Elements of wire fraud and how to spot it
Cases of wire fraud are common in New York and throughout the country. It is important to understand what constitutes wire fraud and some warning signs to be able to identify when it occurs. According to the United States Department of Justice, the elements of wire...
The impact of embezzlement charges on one’s career
Embezzlement charges can give rise to a plethora of challenges, such as anxiety over heading to court, financial penalties and even time behind bars. With that said, these allegations can disrupt someone's life in many other ways. For example, someone who is accused...
Examining the risk factors of financial fraud in an organization
When companies in New York start looking for new personnel to add to their pool of talent, their focus is often on the competencies those individuals can bring to the table. They look at their strengths, their previous work history and the results of their performance...
What are the different types of internet crimes?
The world is filled with technology, from the internet and cellphones to virtual devices and voice-activated technology. Although it allows people to connect with one another, creates advancements in business and provides access to unlimited resources, the internet...
Text messages can be manipulated
If you find yourself facing charges, there's a chance that your text messages could make their way into court as evidence. These days, many people send far more messages than they make actual phone calls. And it's not just texting. They send messages through social...
Criminal justice reform in New York
Talk about crime and how to address it is nothing new to people who live in New York. Most people would agree that it is important for lawmakers and law enforcement agencies to work to protect the safety of citizens but that would should be equally balanced by...
What is pink collar crime?
The name may sound sexist, but the title of the CBS show aptly introduces a niche area of law: Pink Collar Crime. You and other New York residents may be interested in learning how traditional white collar crimes committed by women can differ from those attributed to...
What does U.S. Customs and Border Patrol do?
If you are like a lot of people in New York, you may at times get confused between the various federal agencies that may be involved in immigration activities. There is the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement office but there is also the United States...
