New Yorkers who are accused of telemarketing fraud should immediately seek assistance. It’s important to know how this crime is committed. What is telemarketing fraud? Telemarketing fraud is a crime that occurs through the phone as a way to deceive a victim into...
Everyone in New York deserves to be treated with respect. This is even true for individuals who are arrested on charges regardless of their innocence. However, illegal strip searches are a huge violation of people’s civil rights. What is a strip search? A strip search...
A person in New York can file a lawsuit against you to defame, harass, intimidate or injure you emotionally or psychologically for no absolute reason. If that's what is happening to you right now, keep reading to learn more about how you can protect yourself. What is...
Not every crime involves violence or force, and many people find themselves suffering financial losses due to fraud, misrepresentation and other acts of financial misconduct. Some may suggest that the United States currently faces a white-collar crime wave. While...
New York is a state with a large and complex legal system. That system is far from perfect, and one of the biggest issues is the fact that historically, defendants often did not get access to all the evidence against them. The Blindfold Law The so-called blindfold law...
Even with the best defense, it is possible to lose your criminal case and face jail time. The justice system requires fairness and impartiality, but there are times when the system becomes compromised by misconduct, improper jury instructions or misapplication of the...
The legal process in the U.S. is set according to constitutional guarantees for American citizens. However, each state has the autonomy to write legislation that impacts how due process plays out when a defendant goes to court. The civil and criminal processes can be...
White collar crime in New York, is typically a nonviolent financial crime, such as Ponzi schemes and money laundering. While the FBI makes efforts to combat white collar crime, stats show how prevalent it still is. General white collar crime stats Statistics show...
Tax evasion is a white-collar crime with varying levels of punishment. According to New York Tax Law 1801, tax fraud occurs when an individual willfully engages in acts that avoid taxes. If you face tax evasion charges, continue reading to learn more about what to...
The media often reports about cyber-attacks on well-known companies like Target or Netflix. However, small- and medium-sized businesses are not exempt from experiencing such crimes, which are often engineered by insiders. Is yours one of them? Hacking computers...