The crime of embezzlement is a form of theft covered under New York Penal Law Article 155. It involves illegally taking money or property entrusted to another individual for their gain. Here are some distinct characteristics that must be present for a crime to be...
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Defending against a mail fraud charge
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Dec 21, 2022 | Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
Using the mail system in an effort to defraud individuals or businesses in New York or elsewhere is considered to be a serious offense. If you are convicted of mail fraud, you could spend multiple decades in prison in addition to a fine of up to $1 million. However,...
What happens when you get a federal indictment in New York
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Sep 14, 2022 | Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
When a person commits a crime in New York that the United States federal court considers a federal felony, they will be indicted by a grand jury. The indictment is a formal accusation that the person committed a crime and is typically the second step in the federal...
New York woman pleads guilty to embezzlement
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Jul 19, 2022 | White Collar Crime
A New York woman has admitted to stealing more than $600,000 from her employer over a 22-month period. According to a statement released on July 1 by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, the 40-year-old Bronx resident has entered a guilty...
CEO of new investment firm indicted for wire fraud
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | May 10, 2022 | White Collar Crime
On April 27, a 37-year-old financial advisor in New York was indicted for an alleged embezzlement scheme. The accused man is the CEO of the Maddox Group, which is a financial advisory firm that operates in and around New York City. Investment fraud allegations...
New York laws on larceny and embezzlement
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Jan 14, 2022 | White Collar Crime
New York residents facing charges of larceny and embezzlement can feel as though their world is upside down. These charges are very serious and carry hefty penalties. What are larceny and embezzlement? Larceny is a white-collar crime that involves stealing another...
Former supervisor sentenced on embezzlement charges
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Oct 6, 2021 | White Collar Crime
Officials in New York announced on Sept. 24 that a man who served as a Chenango County town supervisor for more than three decades has been sentenced to serve between one and three years in state prison. The former Town of Pharsalia official pleaded guilty in June to...
What are some common telemarketing fraud scams?
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Apr 3, 2021 | Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
Some people use telemarketing fraud to attempt to scam New York residents out of their money. Like most white-collar offenses, telemarketing fraud is a non-violent crime that uses deception to scam people out of their money or other assets. People who commit...
Elements of mail fraud
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Feb 19, 2021 | Blog, White Collar Crime
A New York resident who uses the United States Postal Service or other interstate mail carriers to facilitate a crime involving deceit or fraud could face federal mail fraud charges. These charges can result in unwanted legal consequences and often happen in...
What to know about bribery
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Dec 23, 2020 | White Collar Crime
Bribery is a criminal offense that may be punishable by a fine, jail time or both. Furthermore, you may be declared ineligible to hold a government office in New York or anywhere else in the United States. What is bribery? Generally speaking, bribery occurs whenever...
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