Category Archives: Federal Criminal Defense
Falsely Accused of a Crime in New York: What to Do? 2025
Individuals facing criminal charges in New York can potentially be dealing with significant criminal penalties, such as long periods of time in jail or prison, hefty fines, and a criminal record. On top of grappling with the severity of criminal charges, those falsely accused of…
What is Accomplice Liability in a Federal Case?
You don’t have to commit a criminal offense directly to find yourself in the crosshairs of a federal investigation. If you assisted anyone in committing any unlawful activity, you could be charged as an accomplice. Worse, under federal law, an accomplice is punishable as a…
Defending Immigration Fraud Charges in NYC
Every week, we see new news stories about immigration fraud. Often, the fraudsters aren’t the immigrants themselves but crime rings who take advantage of them. Nevertheless, it’s too easy for an immigrant to find themselves up on charges. USCIS is highly suspicious and actively looks…
Invoking Your Right to Remain Silent in a Federal Criminal Case
The right to remain silent is enshrined in the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. Yet it is a right that you must invoke properly if you wish to use it to the best effect. These principles work equally well whether you’re dealing with New York…
What is Mail Fraud?
What Exactly is Mail Fraud? Mail fraud cases are common. On any given day you can find dozens of incidents in the news. Numerous warnings go out every year about how citizens can protect themselves from mail fraud. A person may be found guilty of…
What is Tax Fraud?
It’s the end of the year, which means most people will be doing their taxes within the next four months or so. Tax time can make anyone nervous—there’s no government agency that scares people more than the IRS. It’s a good time to talk about…
Bill Hwang: Loan Fraud, Market Manipulation
Bill Hwang used to claim he invested “according to the word of God.” Now prosecutors are saying that he’s about to become the biggest indictment since Bernie Madoff. Hwang was the owner of an investment firm known as Archegos. According to the US government, his…
What Are the Grounds for Suppressing Evidence in a New York or Federal Criminal Case?
Suppression of evidence is one of the most important tools a Westchester criminal defense lawyer has to help you with your state or federal case. To suppress evidence, your lawyer must file a Motion to Suppress and make a valid legal argument for why a…
Defending GoFundMe and Kickstarter Fraud Cases
Recently, The New York Times reported on a case wherein a New Jersey man and his girlfriend got 5 years in prison for GoFundMe fraud. Mark D’Amico and Katelyn McClure teamed up with Johnny Bobbit Jr. to make up a story about a homeless man…
What Are Price Fixing Schemes?
A price fixing scheme is a white collar crime that involves colluding with competitors to decide what prices will be. Antitrust laws require companies to establish prices and other competitive terms without consulting with competitors. You are allowed to conduct market research to see what…
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