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...
Officers may stop a suspected drunk driver over in New York City, New York to check them for intoxication. After conducting field tests, they commonly order a breathalyzer. A breathalyzer requires a breath sample from the driver, but it isn't always accurate. The...
Facing weapons charges in New York is serious and requires a strong defense. The state has some of the toughest laws against unregistered guns, and they may get tougher. What does the new gun law entail? In October 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the...
Each year, millions of refunds are issued in New York by retailers, banks and credit card companies. A percentage of these chargebacks are issued fraudulently when consumers plan to receive a product or service without making a legitimate payment. Filing a chargeback...
A recent study of gang members had nine out of ten saying their gang had a gun stash for members to use. Nearly half of the gang members said gun thefts were a regular activity. Two-thirds of members see gangs sell and buy guns. 61% of the gang members of New York...