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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...
In two significant decisions this week, the Circuit giveth in one, and taketh away in another: in Walker, the Circuit vacated a 360-month EDNY sentence agreeing with defendant that the government breached its plea agreement when the government sought a substantially...
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...
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...
After several weeks during which the Second Circuit was unusually active, this week was quiet with no precedential decisions and only two unexceptional summary orders. The New York Court of Appeals continued its anti-criminal-defendant direction with its decision in...
People in New York may be well aware of the myriad of legal issues that have been plaguing the former campaign chair to the current President. However, they may not always understand some of the legal nuances involved in the cases, including in the recent case...
The Second Circuit published two interesting precedential opinions this week, finding: (1) in Black that a defendant in the WDNY was denied his Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial (third time in two years that the Circuit has found a 6thAmendment speedy trial...
A criminal conviction for embezzlement can significantly hinder your opportunities to move with your life after you have completed whatever criminal penalties your convictions forced you to complete. For this reason, many in your same position have come to us here at...
Another week where there were no precedential opinions in criminal cases from the Second Circuit, but quite a few summary orders. Second Circuit Last Friday, in United States v. Benton, in a summary order, the Circuit affirmed defendant’s convictions for conspiracy to...
You get accused of white collar crime, and the charges are serious. They allege that you have spent years or even decades financially benefiting yourself through illegal means. They're threatening to make you pay through fines, jail time and other ramifications. Not...