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,...
The pump and dump may be described as a manipulative scheme designed to boost a stock price through fraudulent recommendations. The recommendations are based on misleading, false or greatly exaggerated claims. The perpetrators of this illegal scheme are already...
Clients who provide funds to brokers and advisors have every expectation the money goes into the agreed-upon investment vehicle. Sometimes, clients feel shocked to discover misappropriation occurred. While such instances might be rare, they do happen. Several...
In New York, there is increasing concern about the best way to deal with crime. One approach is to use diversion programs. These are tools to help people address minor law violations with alternative programs that don't involve jail time. Diversion Programs The...