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...
Anyone in New York engaged in a trade or business must disclose cash payments above $10,000 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. This is when one receives more than $10,000 in a single transaction or related...
Yes, police officers or other investigators may be able to search someone's phone in the course of a white collar crime investigation. They may be looking for important information like a list of websites the person visited, their text message logs, their location...
White collar crime involves nonviolent criminal activity connected to financial gain, business operations or misuse of sensitive information. Although these crimes often happen in offices or online environments, the financial damage they cause can affect individuals,...