On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Sep 29, 2020 | Fraud
Most criminal fraud defendants are anonymous to the general public unless and until they are indicted. One prominent exception to this rule is Lev Parnas, a New York investor who was identified as an associate of President Trump and who has been previously indicted...
On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Sep 25, 2020 | White Collar Crimes
A 43-year-old man who founded and once served as the chief executive officer of a company that promised to protect its clients against internet fraud has been accused of using falsified financial statements to bilk investors out of more than $100 million. Papers filed...
On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Sep 22, 2020 | Drug Charges
It is common for police officers to initiate a traffic stop for one perceived offense only to focus on a more serious offense upon closer inspection. For instance, a driver might be pulled over for a traffic infraction, but then be investigated drug possession if the...
On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Sep 21, 2020 | White Collar Crimes
One of the most prevalent misconceptions about white collar crime is that the state and federal justice systems do not punish it harshly. To the contrary, courts frequently impose very strict sentences on men and women convicted of financial crimes. Many white collar...
On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Sep 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
New York residents know how serious facing drug charges can be. Despite what some would say is a trend toward a relaxed position about “recreational” drugs in America as a whole, possession and distribution of most illegal drugs will still usually lead to felony...
On Behalf of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP | Sep 10, 2020 | Firm News
When white-collar criminal charges catch the spotlight, it’s usually because they’re being charged at the federal level. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that only the federal government files white-collar criminal charges. Whether you face state or federal...
