Lee A. Koch
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Advice for Spouses of White Collar Crime Defendants
If your spouse is being accused of a white collar crime you should consider getting your own attorney—even if you had no knowledge of your spouse’s crimes. Spouses of white collar criminals may not go to prison, but they face civil asset forfeiture and civil…
4 Mistakes to Avoid if You’re Under Investigation for White Collar Crime
Finding out you are the target of a federal criminal investigation is terrifying. After all, only 2% of federal defendants even make it to trial, and most who do are found guilty. The federal government has resources and time on its side, and they typically…
Accused of Insurance Fraud?
Recently 18 former NBA players were charged in a $4 million insurance fraud scheme involving fraudulent medical claims. Clearly even individuals with every advantage are tempted to commit insurance fraud. Experts assert that insurance fraud is responsible for the theft of about $80 billion every…
How to Resolve a Federal Criminal Case Before Charges Are Filed
If you know you are under investigation by the federal government then the very best move you can make is to retain a federal criminal defense attorney. This changes the process quite a bit and gives you your best and only shot of resolving the…
Is Doxing a Crime in New York City?
Yes, doxing is a crime in New York City under certain circumstances. While there is no specific law explicitly named "doxing," the act of publicly sharing someone's personal information with intent to harass, threaten, or harm them can be prosecuted under New York's harassment and…
What to Do If Your Firearms Are Stolen
If your firearms are stolen, you must immediately report the theft to local law enforcement and obtain a copy of the police report, as New York law requires reporting within 24 hours of discovering the theft or loss. Additionally, you should report the theft to…
What Pain Management Doctors Need to Know About Federal Drug Law
“Local pain management doctor going to prison for 70 months for conspiring to distribute controlled substances and health care fraud.“ In October of 2020 Dr. Eugene Gosy of Clarence, NY went to prison for 70 months for the way that he chose to prescribe opioids…
Immigrants and Marijuana: Here’s What You Need to Know
There’s a lot of confusion about marijuana. Laws are changing fast, both in many US states and around the world. Our office handles both immigration issues and federal drug crime defense, so we run into this issue on a regular basis. Here’s what you need…
What is a Target Letter?
Federal Law Enforcement officers send target letters to inform people that they are the subject of a federal investigation. It is often supplied to witnesses who have been subpoenaed before a Grand Jury. People receiving target letters need immediate help, as these notices often mean…
What Should You Do If You Receive a Letter About Payday Loan Fraud?
12 million Americans use payday loans every year. There are scammers who are well aware of that fact. Here’s how the scam works. They send a letter or call you up. They tell you that you took out a payday loan years and years ago.…
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