On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Jul 29, 2018 | Embezzlement, Firm News
When people in New York hear or read stories about financial professionals being accused of illegally or unethically obtaining or using company funds, they may automatically assume the person is guilty or has little to no option to defend themselves. That is certainly...
On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Jul 26, 2018 | Firm News, White Collar Crimes
Most in New York are likely familiar with the term “money laundering” and might even have a general understanding of that it means: taking supposedly “dirty” money and making it appear clean. “Dirty money” is typically that which is...
On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Jul 20, 2018 | Firm News, Fraud
You hear the word “fraud,” and immediately may think of nefarious characters looking to steal millions from businesses or private citizens in New York. In reality, however, fraud accusations can be far-reaching. The Federal Bureau of Investigation defines...
On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Jul 18, 2018 | Firm News
Organized crime has a long history in this country. It has always been a portal for illegal drugs and financial crimes. The history of these organizations is checkered across the country. One thing that is fairly common is that the activities cross state lines. This...
On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Jul 13, 2018 | Federal Crimes, Firm News
The common assumption amongst most in New York is likely that it is impossible to “accidently” commit a crime (particularly a federal one). Thus, claims if innocence to criminal activity are often met with great deal of skepticism. However, there are...
On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Jul 6, 2018 | Embezzlement, Firm News
Many in New York may view the question of you being accused of criminal activity as one that is fairly cut-and-dry: either you did commit an offense, or you did not. However, such a simplification does not always apply (particularly in cases involving perceived...
