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...
Protecting Your Rights And Your Future
White Collar Crimes
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...
Anyone can be accused of insurance fraud
Insurance fraud is the sort of white-collar crime that just about anybody in the New York City area could be accused of. Many New Yorkers might think of white collar crimes as involving corrupt businesspeople or professionals, as well as those who might be operating...
How to spot a pump and dump
The stock market in New York is the natural venue for a great many scams. As an investor, it will be up to you to do all that you can to spot and avoid them. This will require vigilance on your part as well as a knowledge of what to look for. This foresight will help...
How mortgage fraud can occur
Purchasing a home is a major goal for many New York residents, and most home purchases involve borrowing money through a mortgage. Unfortunately, almost everyone has heard of mortgage fraud and there are several ways mortgage fraud can arise. Two main types of...
Two British men indicted for wine fraud
Anyone who has lived in New York City for more than a few years knows that fraud schemes can be as numerous as commuters on a rush hour subway train. A recent indictment in federal district court demonstrates the never-ending variety in the fraud schemes that attract...
What are some examples of white collar fraud?
White collar fraud crimes can carry hefty jail sentences and time incarcerated along with other potential penalties and consequences. Accused individuals facing them should understand what is considered white collar fraud and how to defend themselves against those...