If you have been accused of embezzlement, your employer may say that you were stealing money from the company for your own personal gain. They say they can prove it by producing financial records that show you transferred money from the business accounts into your...
Many internet crimes are classified as federal offenses, rather than state-level offenses. These are often white-collar crimes that could include fraud, access to prohibited information or financial schemes. One reason for federal jurisdiction is that there is an...
To conduct a search of your home, the police need to have a valid reason to enter. If they do not, it could be an illegal search. Even if they find evidence against you, the fact that it was illegally gathered may mean that it has to be excluded from court. As such,...
With most crimes, the action has to be completed before the law has been broken. A person is not going to be arrested until after they have carried out that illegal activity, and police are going to gather evidence to show that they were the perpetrator and...
Bribery and public corruption investigations in New York typically involve complex statutes, overlapping jurisdictions and detailed factual analysis. These matters can arise in municipal, state or federal settings and frequently include extensive document review and...
Those who are suspected of committing “white collar” crimes like embezzlement, money laundering and securities fraud often are contacted by law enforcement well before they are arrested and charged. It can take months or longer of investigation for authorities to get...
An arrest or investigation for forgery or identity theft might not seem as serious as allegations of other types of crimes. However, a conviction can impact your professional and personal life dramatically. Often, the best approach for white-collar crime defendants is...
Many people assume that opening an offshore bank account is against the law. In reality, that is not necessarily true. Offshore accounts are legal in many situations and can be used for legitimate reasons, such as international business, investments or living abroad....
Insider trading allegations can carry severe financial and criminal consequences. However, being accused does not automatically mean a conviction will follow. Prosecutors must establish every required element before liability can be imposed. In many white collar crime...
Firearms can be necessary for protection or even for a professional’s career. Regardless of why a person carries a firearm, they generally need to ensure that they adhere to all state regulations while in possession of a firearm. That includes honoring restrictions on...