White-Collar Crimes
Manhattan White-Collar Crime Attorneys
The attorneys of LeBow & Associates defend clients accused of federal white-collar crimes. The firm offers experienced counsel and attorney services informed by an understanding of real-world business practices and financial disputes.
Conspiracy in New York Businesses
United States federal law defines conspiracy as the agreement of two or more people to commit a crime or reach a legal end through illegal actions. White-collar conspiracies are tried in federal court and typically involve business practices:
- Embezzlement
- Securities fraud
- Accounting and document falsification
- Trade secrets and misappropriation
Manhattan Representation for United States Mail Fraud
Federal mail-fraud charges involve the use of the U.S. postal system to unlawfully obtain money or valuables. These crimes usually involve instances of false or misleading advertisements or deliberately selling defective merchandise.
It is common for federal prosecutors to try to up the felony-count of charges or argue for longer sentences because of malleable federal sentencing guidelines.
Bank Fraud in New York State
Bank fraud is a federal criminal offense that involves using fraudulent means to illegally obtain money, property, or other assets owned by a financial institution:
- Deposit fraud (check-kiting)
- Check-forging
- Credit card fraud
- Unauthorized use of ATMs
The federal penalties for bank fraud are stiff and can include up to $1, 000,000 in fines and 30 years jail time.
New York Representation for Federal Money Laundering Crimes
Money laundering crimes occur when individuals or institutions engage in financial transactions that intentionally conceal the identity, source, or destination of illegally obtained funds.
The main purpose of money laundering is to legitimize funds acquired from criminal activity into a form of “clean” and usable revenue.
Lender Liability in Manhattan
The law office of LeBow & Associates, PLLC defends lending institutions facing charges for fraudulent practices in their lending practice:
- Breach of loan contracts
- Fiduciary liability
Our attorneys bring an understanding of business practices and complex financial transactions to help lending institutions gather evidence and argue their cases in federal courts.
New York Federal Wire Fraud
Federal wire-fraud crimes are akin to mail fraud. The perpetrators seek to attain property or money through fraudulent practices via wire, radio, internet, and television communications.
Federal Civil RICO Crimes in Manhattan
Civil-RICO crimes involve federal criminal charges for individuals and business organizations engaged in racketeering activities. This includes several types of fraudulent behaviors:
- Conspiracy
- Money laundering
- Wire and mail fraud
- Racketeering
An experienced civil-RICO defense attorney can help manage a case in the initial proceedings to make sure that unnecessary charges are dropped as soon as possible.
