The term “white collar crime” can cover many different types of alleged criminal activity. Tax evasion, embezzlement, fraud and even extortion could all be considered different types of white-collar crimes. The complexity level of these different types of crimes can...
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White Collar Crimes
Mistakes to avoid during a white collar crime investigation
White collar crime allegations such as those pertaining to fraud can threaten your future and your freedom. If you’re convicted of one of these offenses, then you could end up facing significant prison time as well as financial restitution that can devastate your...
Why depositions matter in your criminal case
Preparation is key to your criminal defense. You need to analyze the facts at hand and gauge how the prosecution is going to levy its arguments against you. There are many components to adequate preparation, too. You’ll need to identify witnesses, talk to experts, and...
The basics of mortgage fraud
What do professionals in the loan transaction chain, house flippers and potential homeowners all have in common? All could engage in acts of fraud. Sometimes, in an effort to maximize our own profits or qualify for a mortgage for our dream home, we engage in acts that...
Understanding what qualifies as financial fraud
If you are in a business in which people trust you with their money, you need to understand that you could be charged with financial fraud. This is not to say that you actually did anything wrong, just that you could face financial fraud charges. As such, it is...
Defending against mail fraud charges
Under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1341, it is unlawful to use the U.S. postal service, or private mail carriers (e.g., UPS or FedEx), to facilitate a crime or send or receive anything related to a crime. Even if mail fraud is just one small part of a much bigger crime, you could...
Helping clients assert a defense against wire fraud charges
Financial crimes are not just plots in movies or television series. When residents in New York City and elsewhere are accused of financial crimes, they should take it seriously. Much like Hollywood depicts them, these crimes can have significant criminal consequences....
Shell companies in money laundering schemes
Money laundering is a serious crime that can lead to thousands of dollars in fines and a lengthy incarceration period. If you obtain funds illegally and then, through a series of financial transactions often involving a shell company, hide the true source of the funds...
What to do when the evidence against you is overwhelming
If you’ve been accused of some sort of financial crime, the prosecution probably has an extensive amount of evidence it intends to use against you. That can leave you worried about what the future has in store for you and what you can do to avoid the harshest...
Defending against accusations of bank fraud
A tumultuous economy and skyrocketing inflation are causing millions of Americans to struggle for ways to stay afloat. Sometimes we make questionable financial decisions in order to get immediate relief or to find a creative angle to achieve a goal. The accusations of...