Comparing theft and larceny
Some states use the terms “theft” and “larceny” interchangeably, whereas others define them differently. New York is one of those states that distinguishes between the to. Larceny Larceny is a type of...
View ArticleClaims of embezzlement at a NYC charity
A United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York made an October 2022 announcement about a pending embezzlement case. Allegedly, an executive with a children’s charity illegally...
View ArticleGuns and mental health checks in New York
Some people in the United States believe that public safety would be improved by making it mandatory to assess the mental health of anyone who buys a gun. On the other hand, some people believe that it...
View ArticleWire fraud explained
News reports about highly publicized cases involving embezzlement and other crimes may note the defendant also faces charges of wire fraud. A guilty verdict on any counts of wire fraud might result in...
View ArticleChinese billionaire arrested on fraud charges
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has announced that a Chinese expatriate has been arrested in connection with a massive fraud scheme. The man is accused of bilking his...
View ArticleCan treating mental illness stop gun crime?
The recent spate of mass shootings has affected New York as much as the rest of the country. These shootings seem to come from nowhere and with minimal warning. Mental health experts have begun to call...
View ArticleNew York congressman indicted for money laundering and fraud
New York congressman George Santos has been indicted on a raft of federal charges that could put him behind bars for decades. A 13-count indictment was unsealed on May 10 when Santos appeared in a...
View ArticlePersonality disorders and weapons crimes: Is there a link?
With the rising tide of gun violence in New York and across the country, there has been significant disagreement among politicians about how to best address weapons crimes. Some have called for an...
View ArticleGun violence and mental health conditions
When a significant gun incident occurs in New York, it is common for the discussion to shift toward mental illness. However, it is important to note that the majority of gun violence is not committed...
View ArticlePump-and-dump schemes are becoming more common
New York residents who have seen Hollywood films like “The Wolf of Wall Street” and “Boiler Room” will be familiar with pump-and-dump schemes. The dishonest traders that operate them make misleading or...
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