White collar cases are usually built from documents long before anyone is arrested. The earlier a lawyer is involved, the more room there is to explain transactions, correct the record and, in some cases, avoid charges entirely.
State charges
- Scheme to defraud (PL §§ 190.60–190.65).
- Identity theft (PL §§ 190.78–190.80).
- Falsifying business records (PL §§ 175.05–175.10).
- Insurance fraud (PL Article 176) and larceny by false pretenses.
Federal charges
- Mail fraud and wire fraud (18 U.S.C. §§ 1341, 1343).
- Bank fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1344) and conspiracy (18 U.S.C. § 1349).
- Money laundering (18 U.S.C. §§ 1956–1957).
Our approach
We start by understanding the money: where it came from, where it went and what the records actually show. That work drives everything else, whether it is a presentation to prosecutors, a negotiated resolution, or preparation for trial.
Questions clients ask
Investigators asked me for an interview. Should I go?
Do not agree to an interview without talking to a lawyer first. Statements to federal agents can create their own exposure under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and a lawyer can often learn whether you are a witness, subject or target before you decide.
This page is general information about New York law, current as of its last review. It is not legal advice about your situation, and laws and court practices change. Speak with a lawyer about the facts of your case.