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How a New York Lawyer Defends Against Identity Theft Charges
It’s easy to get wrongfully accused of identity theft. Just ask the victims of identity theft that got accused of it when they tried to report it. When that happens, you’ll need an experienced NYC identity theft attorney with a solid defense strategy. Since identity…
What to Do When Your Business Is Accused of a Phishing Scam?
It’s tough for startups and new businesses to begin building their presence online and through direct marketing. To build brand recognition and interest in the company, you can make phone calls, invest in a social media presence, and send outreach emails. Often, these emails reach…
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…
What is Criminal Copyright Infringement?
While even a single pirated movie or software package could result in civil penalties, it usually takes a lot more to spark a criminal copyright case. That’s not to say you shouldn’t take these seriously. When the FBI takes notice of intellectual property violations they…
A NY Criminal Lawyer Explains: What Is Cyber Terrorism?
There are massive benefits to our plugged-in, cyber-obsessed world. We are able to create physical items on a 3D printer, access our bank accounts from anywhere in the world, see family and friends through video calls, and share information with the click of a button.…
Are You Guilty of Loan Fraud?
Loans and credit are an every day part of American life. Most of us fill out loan applications and take out lines of credit without giving a lot of thought to the legal implications of doing so. Yet when you take out a loan you…
What Health Care Providers Need to Know About Federal Health Care Fraud Charges
The Department of Justice has been putting a lot of focus on health care fraud cases. For example, in 2020 the DOJ recovered $3.1 billion after a series of successful health care fraud investigations. Fortunately it’s really not possible to accidentally commit this form of…
What is Check Kiting?
While many people have accidentally bounced a check every now and then, check kiting is a deliberate form of fraud. It’s a federal white collar crime and can involve sophisticated schemes and multiple banks. Yet it does not have to be sophisticated to get you…
How Discovery Works in Federal Criminal Cases
Upon a defense lawyer’s request, federal law requires prosecutors to give the defense copies of all the materials and evidence they intend to use at trial. This includes any evidence which may tend to support the defendant’s innocence, called exculpatory evidence. Federal prosecutors have an…
Can You Go to Jail for Gambling Online?
There’s a reason why reading the fine print on almost any gambling site will tell you the site is being run out of some small country overseas. Online gambling is illegal in all 50 states. Technically, you can be brought up on charges for placing…
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