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Organized crime has a long history in this country. It has always been a portal for illegal drugs and financial crimes. The history of these organizations is checkered across the country. One thing that is fairly common is that the activities cross state lines. This...
The common assumption amongst most in New York is likely that it is impossible to "accidently" commit a crime (particularly a federal one). Thus, claims if innocence to criminal activity are often met with great deal of skepticism. However, there are indeed where...
Many in New York may view the question of you being accused of criminal activity as one that is fairly cut-and-dry: either you did commit an offense, or you did not. However, such a simplification does not always apply (particularly in cases involving perceived "white...
The popular representation of white collar crimes may often be that of a high-tech scheme concocted and carried out by sophisticated, "James Bond"-type perpetrators. Yet in reality, such offenses are typically committed by ordinary people caught up in fraudulent...
Perhaps one of the reason why so many are seemingly quick to adjudicate those accused of crimes in New York as being guilty in the court of public opinion is that they view criminal activity as being largely "black-and-white" (either one did commit a crime, or he or...
Money that is made illegally is sometimes funneled through legal channels to make it appear as if it was obtained lawfully. Doing this is a criminal act known as money laundering. You can face time in prison or fines when you are convicted of this crime. There are...
There is a certain stigma that seems to accompany federal crimes, as though people in New York view them as being more serious than state offenses. The reality is that all criminally activity is equally serious; the only elements that designate a crime as being...
When you own your own business in New York (or are least charged with the marketing one), you may quickly discover that achieving success often requires not only staying current with industry best practices, but also in observing and learning from your competitors....
The consequences of being charged with embezzlement may disrupt a person's life in many ways. Aside from steep financial penalties and time behind bars, someone facing these allegations may have their life turned upside down by many other problems as well. For...
Like most white collar crimes in New York, a charge for tax evasion can be serious. However, because any process related to tax filing can be incredibly complex, gray areas often arise. There are some facts to know about tax evasion charges -- and the penalties that...