Could your online contacts or activities lead to charges of fraud or money laundering being brought against you? It might not be as crazy as it sounds. People of all ages, races and backgrounds get swept up in internet scams and fraudulent schemes. Let’s explore how...
There are many reasons why the clients of investment professionals might take legal action. In cases where clients believe that brokers and investment advisors breached their fiduciary duty, it may be possible to hold them accountable for the impact of their...
You’re facing criminal charges and the police are conducting an investigation. They believe that you have critical evidence on your phone, such as text messages sent to other people who they believe were in on it with you. They want to look at your phone to find this...
In New York, your office is generally protected by the Fourth Amendment, which guards against unreasonable searches and seizures. However, there are certain situations where the police may legally enter and search your workplace. It’s helpful to understand these...
In New York, having a weapon on you during the commission of a crime can seriously escalate your situation. It doesn’t matter whether you actually use the weapon. As long as it’s on you, within reach or even visibly displayed, it can be a serious aggravating factor....
What would you do if the police started asking you questions? For many people, answering any questions from the police would be the right thing to do, especially people who believe these questions are innocent. However, answering questions from law enforcement can...
There are many financial activities that violate federal securities laws. Some people engage in insider trading because they have access to non-public information. Others might develop more complex schemes intended to enrich themselves at the expense of others....
Most people are exposed to the Miranda rights when they watch a crime drama and hear the police officer read these rights to someone. The rights include the right to remain silent and the right to speak to an attorney prior to being interrogated by police officers....
Financial regulations in the United States are set to prevent money earned illegally from being introduced into the financial system. Because of this, some individuals who earn money from activities like the drug trade or other illegal methods have to find a way to...
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling could have ramifications for white-collar cases across the country. In a rare unanimous decision, the justices overturned the conviction of a former Chicago politician who was found guilty of making false statements to federal...