While theft in New York is easy to define, embezzlement is a little trickier. Some employees commit embezzlement without even realizing it. Whether it was intentional or not, embezzlement is a serious crime that can result in years of jail time. What’s the difference...
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What is a civil RICO case?
If you face federal RICO charges in New York, this is a serious situation indeed. As the Justice Department explains, RICO stands for the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act passed by Congress in 1970. Its original purpose was to attack the problem of...
How does a court judge trademark infringement?
Since trademarks help provide recognition for businesses and corporations in New York, it is in your best interest to protect your trademark if you suspect another party is using a trademark that is so similar to yours that your clients may confuse it for the one you...
What are some common types of white collar crime?
While white collar crimes are not usually associated with violence, they are still taken very seriously by law enforcement. Many types of offenses fall into this category, all of which are enacted in pursuit of financial gain by unlawful means. FBI.gov offers the...
Man appears in court, accused of embezzling $1.2 million
When business owners hire employees and entrust them with important responsibilities, they rely on their employees to have integrity and to follow procedures that have been designed to protect the assets of their organization. However, there are plenty of unfortunate...
How transparency can reduce white collar crime
For many companies in New York the importance of providing stringent protocols for employee behavior is prioritized in an effort to reduce shady behavior that could potentially damage the company’s reputation, tarnish their brand and destroy their success. While there...
What is tax evasion?
You may have heard the term “tax evasion” many times without understanding what it means. Tax evasion is a form of fraud in which a taxpayer willfully attempts to deceive the government as to the amount of taxes owed. Businesses, as well as individuals, can perpetrate...
How to spot a possible Ponzi scheme
An investment offer arrives in the mail that claims to provide the recipient guaranteed finanical returns. If it sounds too good to be true, it very likely is. As USA Today points out, even top flight investors will experience significant downturns at some point on...
Could prosecutors serve my family member a subpoena?
For most New York residents, a subpoena is nothing more than a vague concept: a piece of paper that summons people to testify in court. The reality is that were you to be accused of a crime, many of the people you know or the organizations with which you are...
Understanding the basics of tax evasion penalties
With tax return season fresh behind most Americans, one common concern involves mistakes. The many details involved in filing taxes can naturally make it difficult to spot a slip-up. Because these details are vital, however, just one wrong move could come with many...