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Can a Bank Error Get You Accused of Fraud?
Remember the old Monopoly card? “Bank error in your favor, collect $200?“ Bank errors do happen, and sometimes they result in unexpected deposits ending up in your account. Unfortunately, if you treat that money like a windfall and run out to start spending that money,…
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…
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…
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.…
4 Possible Defenses for Wire Fraud
Accused of wire fraud? The government thinks you’ve used a cell phone or a computer to intentionally scam someone out of their money, and that your activity has crossed state lines. Wire fraud is a federal crime. It’s an extension of the older mail fraud…
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…
Can You Hire a Federal Criminal Attorney Before Charges Are Filed?
You can absolutely hire a federal criminal attorney before charges are filed. In fact, there are many good reasons to do just that, especially if you already know or have reason to believe that you’ve become the target of a federal investigation. Even if you…
How to Protect Yourself from Criminal Charges When You’re a Victim of Identity Theft
Adding insult to injury doesn’t even begin to cover it. Victims of identity theft already have so much to deal with: restoring their credit, putting out fraud alerts, getting documents reissued. But identity theft brings another risk, one that’s not always talked about. The risk…
Could a Cyber-Crime Result in a Murder Charge?
This October, PBS reported on a ransomware attack that hit a county health hospital in Wisconsin. “Campbell County Health reported systemwide crippling of their computers that affected its flagship hospital and nearly 20 clinics located in the city of Gillette. For eight hours, the hospital’s…
Feds On the Lookout for CARES Fraud
The Covid-19 act brought a $2.2 trillion dollar relief package. That’s good for most Americans, who just want to live their lives and who don’t want to hurt anyone while doing it. It also creates opportunities for those who are willing to engage in fraud…
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