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,...
A straw gun purchase is when someone buys a firearm for another person who is not legally permitted to purchase it themselves. As such, a straw purchase is illegal both for the buyer and for the person receiving the firearm. The issue often revolves around background...
Insider trading is one of the more common securities-related criminal charges prosecuted by the government. Business owners, executives and others with access to non-public information can potentially leverage that knowledge for personal financial gain. They might...
Individuals facing criminal charges, including white-collar criminal offenses, are often eager to prove their innocence. Taking a case to trial can lead to exoneration and can protect defendants from the impact of a criminal record, as well as the penalties that the...