Facing federal criminal charges can be nerve-wracking, and beating a federal indictment may seem impossible. But with a thorough investigation, a sound defense strategy, and the right defense attorney, you might be able to have the federal charges dr… Read More

Throughout 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) established policies and programs intended to encourage companies and individuals to voluntarily self-disclose financial misconduct. In April, the DOJ launched its Voluntary Self-Disclosure Pilot Progr… Read More

“Mortgage fraud” refers to the act of knowingly and intentionally stating false information or omitting information on an application to fund, purchase, or insure a mortgage loan. Typically, the goal of mortgage fraud is to obtain a larger loan a… Read More

Most cryptocurrency users have a sophisticated understanding of the unique characteristics that fuel the appeal of virtual currency. However, the same characteristics that make cryptocurrency attractive to investors have raised government suspicion a… Read More

In April, the US Sentencing Commission delivered to Congress its annual proposed amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Although the Guidelines have been considered advisory only since the US Supreme Court’s 2005 decision in US v. Booker,… Read More

Federal criminal charges typically involve lengthy, detailed investigations by the FBI and other federal agencies. In many cases, a suspect is unaware they are under investigation until the latter stages. However, there are often signs a person is un… Read More

Tax fraud and tax evasion are crimes that involve illegally avoiding tax obligations. The crimes may be accomplished by concealing income, overstating deductions, or otherwise falsifying information to reduce tax obligations. The penalties for tax fr… Read More

In May 2024, Rashawn Russell, a former investment banker from Brooklyn, was sentenced to 41 months in prison and was ordered to pay $1.5 million in restitution after pleading guilty to operating a crypto fraud scheme in which he promised investors gu… Read More