New York Criminal Lawyer BlogThe pertinent part of New York Penal Law sections 170.05 & 170.10, Forgery in the Third and Second Degree, plainly states that one is guilty of Forgery when with intent to defraud, deceive or injure another, a person falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument. Depending on what a person forges, the level or […]
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Top Results: White Collar Criminal Defense Firm Gets Client “Slap on the Wrist” After Alleged Forgery and Grand Larceny of Approximately $17,500
Saland Law PC, is pleased to announce that another client has benefited from our experience, knowledge and advocacy. Our client, a movie “middle man” who procured funding for multi-million dollar projects, met with prosecutors after being contacted about a disgruntled client. Prior to retaining Saland Law PC, and without any legal representation, our client met […]
Brooke Astor’s son Anthony Marshall Convicted in Grand Larceny and Forgery Scheme: Manhattan Judge to Sentence Defendant to Mandatory State Prison
Convicted of Grand Larceny in the First Degree in Manhattan Supreme Court, a New York trial jury has sealed Anthony Marshall’s fate. Prosecutors called over seventy witness during the course of the trial that addressed whether or not Marshall was involved in forging Brooke Astor’s signature and stealing her fortunate as she suffered from dementia […]
Untaxed Cigarette Sting Leads to 21 Arrests: Defendants Charged with Criminal Tax Fraud, Forgery & Other Crimes
A year long Westchester County investigation ended in the arrest of 21 people for their alleged involvement in the sale and transportation of untaxed cigarettes. It is alleged that during the course of the investigation, the defendants purchased $16 million worth of unstamped cigarettes from undercover officers. It is further alleged that a confidential informant […]
Criminal Possession of a Forgery Device (New York Penal Law 170.40): Criminalizing Equipment to Perpetrate Fraud
The crimes of Forgery (NY Penal Law 170.50, 170.10 and 170.15) and Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument (NY Penal Law 170.20, 170.25 and 170.30) are crimes that White Collar criminal defense attorneys handle or deal with on a regular basis. Whether the facts revolve around counterfeit money, falsified mortgages or even fake credit cards, […]
Hedge Fund COO Invests in Self: 3V Capital Management LLC’s Mark A. Focht Charged with Grand Larceny, Forgery and Falsifying Business Records
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced the indictment earlier today of Mark A. Focht, the former Chief Operating Officer of 3V Capital Management LLC. It is alleged that Mr. Focht perpetrated the white collar crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree (PL 155.40) by stealing $250,000 from one of the funds that he managed. […]
Bend Your MetroCard and Go to Jail: NY’s Highest Court Says Forgery & Forged Instrument Crime
There was never any real dispute amongst criminal defense attorneys that in New York State or NYC if you possess or make a fake ID, counterfeit money or fraudulent credit cards you may be charged with Forgery or Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument. Heck, you could get arrested for Forgery or Criminal Possession of […]
Criminal Defense & Credit Card Fraud: Forgery, Identity Theft and Other Criminal Offenses – Part II
Consult with your NY criminal defense attorney…credit card and check fraud in New York routinely involves an enormous spectrum of crimes including Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, Identity Theft, Falsifying Business Records and Grand Larceny. While these are only a few of the associated crimes in NY, your criminal defense attorney should have the […]
Criminal Defense & Credit Card Fraud: Forgery, Identity Theft and Other Criminal Offenses – Part I
If you are accused of credit fraud in New York, be prepared to spend a significant time with your criminal defense attorney so he or she can outline the potential criminal charges and consequences you may face. The list of crimes is vast…Identity Theft, Forgery, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, Grand Larceny, Falsifying Business […]
Major Theft Ring Busted: 12 People Charged with Enterprise Corruption, Forgery, Grand Larceny, Conspiracy and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property
A bunch of people are in need of New York criminal defense attorneys…immediately. The New York Attorney General’s Office announced the arrest of twelve people allegedly involved in a Bronx based construction equipment and luxury car theft ring. The defendants are charged with Enterprise Corruption, Forgery, Grand Larceny, Conspiracy and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. […]