On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Jul 28, 2017 | Firm News, White Collar Crimes
If you have been charged with identity theft, you may be struggling with a myriad of issues. Aside from stress and strong emotions, you could be worried about how the allegations will impact your future or whether you will have to spend time behind bars. At Sapone...
On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Jul 21, 2017 | Firm News, White Collar Crimes
People taking a few dollars “under the table” for a favor to be granted later may be something that is often joked about in New York. The truth, however, is that federal officials take accusations of bribery very seriously. Indeed, according to information shared in...
On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Jul 20, 2017 | blog, Firm News
There are many computer crimes that fall under federal jurisdiction. The Wiretap Act, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and several statutes set the stage for these types of charges to be levied in some circumstances. Computer charges usually come after considerable...
On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Jul 16, 2017 | Federal Crimes, Firm News
For people in New York and all over the nation, understanding what different government agencies actually do can be very enlightening. This is certainly true of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which serves a very important role in both...
On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Jul 7, 2017 | Embezzlement, Firm News
It may be easy to assume that those accused of embezzlement in New York are sophisticated white-collar criminals stealing millions of dollars giant corporate conglomerates. Yet in truth, anyone in any profession and in social class can be accused of such a crime....
On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Jul 5, 2017 | Firm News, White Collar Crimes
As a center for global trade, New York has long been a place of opportunity. But the pursuit of financial success can come with a high cost when the SEC gets involved. Anyone who participates in trading on the stock market should be aware of insider trading laws and...