Category Archives: NY Criminal Law
What is Embezzlement?
Recently, a Rockland County teacher was charged with embezzling money from a youth soccer club. A private school also made news by embezzling $3 million from the federal government, money that was intended to pay for the daily meals of students. Embezzlement is a form…
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…
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 is a Writ of Habeas Corpus?
“Habeas corpus” is Latin for “you have the body.” A writ of habeas corpus can be an important tool in any criminal case. It is meant to protect your Constitutional rights. This writ is used to challenge any form of confinement or restraint which takes…
What Are the Conditions of Making Bail in NY?
If you are arrested and charged with a crime in NY, you don’t immediately have a criminal trial. There are several, very important, steps that happen in between. First, you have an initial hearing, which can be coupled with arraignment in federal or state court.…
How Should You Define Cyber Terrorism?
Our team at Koch Law has a particular focus on defending cybercrimes, including cyber identity theft, computer fraud, cyber warfare, DDOS attacks, and cyber terrorism. Unlike many traditional practice areas of criminal law, for example, assault or murder, the exact definition of many cybercrimes is…
Can You Be Charged with Attempting a Crime in New York?
At the time of your arrest or during questioning by the police, you might be shocked to hear charges for attempted robbery or attempted rape. Similarly, you could be formally charged with attempted identity theft or attempted embezzlement as a federal crime in New York.…
Searching Cell Phones: When Can the Police Search Your Devices?
Police can search cell phones and electronic devices under three main circumstances in New York. First, when law enforcement obtains a valid search warrant from a state or federal judge that specifically identifies the devices to be searched, though individuals are not required to provide…
Should You Go To Trial for Federal Criminal Charges?
Early in your federal criminal case, you have a major decision to make: do you want to accept a plea bargain from the federal prosecutor or go to trial? In the United States, upwards of 90% of federal criminal charges are settled before trial, and…
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