Would-be customers in New York might find particular marketing pitches appealing. Unfortunately, some may need to realize a marketing deal could be an outright scam. Sometimes, a deceptive scheme could leave the victims losing significant money. Being alert to the...
Mass shootings have devastated New York and other parts of the country just this year alone. Politicians and the media often automatically blame these acts of violence on mental health problems. Is there a link between gun violence and mental illness? Mental health...
A drug possession charge is typically a serious offense that may have a profound impact on your life. If convicted, you may spend time in a New York jail or prison. You may also spend time on probation either in lieu of going to jail or in addition to any time that...
A federal indictment can turn the life of any New York resident upside down. This is what could happen after it occurs. Understanding a federal indictment A federal indictment occurs when a person has criminal charges against them. It includes the information related...
If you want to engage in the highs and lows of the stock market, New York certainly provides ample opportunity and plenty of people willing to give advice. Both the state and federal government have enacted a number of laws designed to protect potential investors from...
Some states use the terms "theft" and "larceny" interchangeably, whereas others define them differently. New York is one of those states that distinguishes between the to. Larceny Larceny is a type of theft crime in which the perpetrator withholds, wrongfully takes or...
Identity theft affects many New Yorkers each year. An arrest for this white-collar crime is life-changing. There are different ways that identity theft can occur. What is identity theft? Identity theft is a white-collar crime that occurs when a person fraudulently...
If you are accused of fraudulent misrepresentation in New York, there's a potential of facing a felony charge or even having your company shut down. Therefore, it is important to understand its elements and what to do in case your client files a lawsuit. Understanding...
There are many ways people try to defraud others or get personal information in New York. Many scams are over the phone, and scammers use various schemes to keep the person on the line. Scammers may keep people talking by trying to sell something or lure them with a...
Defining securities fraud Securities fraud is a very broad term covering several illegal activities in the marketing and sales of various investments. According to the FBI, securities fraud can include a variety of pyramid schemes, broker embezzlement schemes,...