What Is Public Information In Investing?

March 8, 2012

Insider trading typically involves the willful use of non-public information for personal profit.  Those that are privy such information have an unfair advantage on investors and in using that advantage cripple the confidence of individual, private investors that almost certainly lose, to the benefit of the insider trader. Having a lawyer evaluate information and advise [...]

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What Is Advance Fee Fraud In Internet Crimes?

February 15, 2012

Not all computer-related fraud involves the use of sophisticated software or illegal surveillance.  Old fashioned confidence scams are still very common on the internet and like their low–tech counterparts, involve gaining the trust of the target.  The internet facilitates this scam as it is no longer necessary to prove a central location, such as an [...]

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What Is The Penalty For Altering A Federal Document?

February 15, 2012

Forging any federal document, regardless of it is a check, passport or identification card is a felony, regardless of intent.  Forgery charges will often be added to other allegations, including conspiracy to commit certain crimes.  Since this is a serious matter, you can be certain the government will try all possible means to convict you. [...]

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What Is The Penalty For Creating A Work At Home Scam?

February 15, 2012

Work at home scams target the unemployed and those that are not able to maintain conventional employment.  Predictably in times of high unemployment, these are especially popular.  Work at home scams reference a number of other white collar fraud scams, including the enduring pyramid scheme or the more short term variations of advance fee or [...]

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How Are Offshore Accounts Used For Money Laundering?

February 9, 2012

Although criminal enterprises have historically bought goods with so-called “dirty” money and then sold those goods to “launder” the money, the rise of online and electronic banking has led to the use of offshore accounts to achieve the same result.  The countries where the offshore accounts are located will have strict privacy laws on bank [...]

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Can The Federal Government Prosecute Me For Sending Spam Emails?

February 9, 2012

The answer is maybe, as it depends on the nature of the spam and if it causes measureable harm to the recipient.  The CAN-SPAM Act (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography And Marketing Act) of 2003 was an attempt by the federal government to regulate spam emails and assert federal control over marketing emails.  The [...]

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How Do I Dispose Of Prescription Drugs To Avoid Legal Complications?

February 3, 2012

The US Department of Justice outlines a procedure to dispose of excess prescription drugs safely and legally.  You may request a special agent that works in the area to assist you in disposing of the controlled substance. The first step in the process will be to fill out DEA Form 41 and submit it to [...]

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What Is The Penalty For Passing Bad Checks In New York?

February 3, 2012

Most people will inevitably make a mistake and pass a bad check at some point in life.  You can avoid this by maintaining a transaction register and not relying on “bank float” to cover the check while you anticipate another check to clear.  Repeated passing of bad checks will raise the suspicion of authorities and [...]

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What Is Check Kitting And Can I Be Charged for It in New York?

February 3, 2012

Check kiting is the practice of carefully manipulating the balance of a bank account by floating checks that inflate the balance of those accounts.  This is used to deceive another party into obtaining something of value, such as a loan.  Inevitably those perpetrating check kiting schemes intend to defraud the financial institution by taking advantage [...]

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Is There A Legal Penalty For Involvement In Illegal Telemarketing Schemes?

February 3, 2012

Like all schemes that aim to separate a mark from their personal property, telemarketing schemes are illegal and are subject to laws against fraud, in addition to federal laws relating to fraud over electronic communication.  The most typical telemarketing fraud involves fake charities or fraudulent business propositions.  Although these schemes have been largely eclipsed by [...]

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