Professionals often utilize social media as much for business purposes as for personal ones. Yet, regardless of why you may be tempted to log on to one (or more) of your social media accounts right now if you are suspected of white collar wrongdoing, it’s important to...
When people are confronted by federal agents, investigators or other authorities about their or someone else’s alleged criminal activity, too often they don’t answer their questions truthfully. This is especially true if the interaction is unexpected. They often...
Insider trading happens when someone gets stock tips and uses them to execute unfair trades. It’s a type of financial crime, and it can even lead to jail sentences and significant fines. It’s important for investors to avoid being accused of insider trading. But some...
Going through a criminal trial is a difficult process. One thing that comes up in some cases is whether the defendant should take the stand to speak out in their defense. Some argue that it gives the person a chance to tell their side in their own words, but others...
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution grants people the right to free speech. Nonetheless, this is not as simple as people being able to say absolutely anything. For example, some threats may not fall under the protections of the First Amendment. In fact, New...
Anyone who follows media stories of high-profile people who are accused of financial and other fraud crimes has likely heard the phrase “disgorgement of ill-gotten gains.” While this may sound a bit old-fashioned, this is a term that is still used by the courts....
Credit card fraud is an increasingly consequential problem, partly because of the prevalence of online activity that fuels this kind of misconduct. This complex white-collar crime can encompass a variety of actions, from physically stealing a card to digitally...
It has often been said that money makes the world go round, and if you look at the world of finance, you could believe that to be true. After all, this is a place where fortunes are made and lost in the blink of an eye. If you invest other people’s money, it’s easy to...
Someone could be charged with drug possession if there are illicit drugs physically on their person, they were dealing or manufacturing drugs or they had drug paraphernalia. Depending on a few factors, a defendant convicted of drug possession in New York could be...
When it comes to financial crime, the terms embezzlement and theft are often used interchangeably. This can lead to confusion in legal discussions and everyday conversations. Understanding the distinctions between these two offenses is crucial for anyone charged with...