Residents of New York City may have heard about several high-profile convictions in the Southern District of New York. Two defendants received convictions for money laundering and wire fraud as well as aggravated identity theft. According to the United States...
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White Collar Crimes
How do direct sales differ from pyramid and Ponzi schemes?
The business industry in New York City is bustling and many people are either part of a large conglomerate or they may simply be a small business owner themselves. Those who choose the small business route often are attracted to offers that promise a big return for...
The nuts and bolts of mortgage fraud
The economy is picking back up in New York, particularly in the real estate industry. Many people are looking to purchase a home of their own and real estate prices are skyrocketing. Many people plan on obtaining a mortgage in order to finance their home. However,...
What is considered white collar crime?
White collar crimes are typically some type of fraud crime. The accused individual is alleged to have used some form of deception for personal gain. White collar criminal charges can result in fines and even time behind bars. For that reason, accused individuals...
Man sentenced for money laundering through payroll companies
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...
Events leading to bribery charges
Individuals accused of bribery in New York face a serious felony offense. Bribery charges often become applicable when money or another item of value changes hands with the intent to influence the actions of a public or government official. These charges can apply to...
How does the law define spoofing?
To get a hold of someone's personal information in New York, a scammer might pretend to be a friend, a neighbor or a legitimate business. If the target falls for the scam, they might give the scammer their personal information. The scammer then uses this information...
The wide variety in bank and mortgage fraud
Since the housing market collapse in 2008, the government has taken a markedly greater interest in mortgage fraud at many levels. In the New York metropolitan area, the sheer density of financial institutions gives rise to a significant number of white-collar crimes....
When do you need a motion in limine?
All defendants in a court case are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. In your case, there may be certain facts that could unfairly prejudice you in front of a jury if they were to be revealed at trial. For this reason, the law and its procedures has given you a...
Money laundering penalties are severe, but deals are common
Individuals in New York and around the country face money laundering charges when prosecutors claim that they helped criminals conceal money that they earned illegally. Lawmakers first took action to prevent money laundering in 1970 when Congress passed the Bank...
