In New York, a defendant in a state criminal case has the opportunity and right to testify. In nearly all cases there are charges presented to the grand jury, a defendant has the right to testify before the grand jury. The issue hinges on whether the defendant must notify the prosecution, or whether the prosecution […]
Criminal Law
SEC Investigations In NYC
This article discusses SEC Investigative process. SEC Enforcement Staff is charged with investigating federal securities laws violations. SEC also initiates enforcement actions against private individuals and companies who SEC believes violate securities laws. At the onset of the investigation, SEC may request the target company or individual to disclose financial reports for several years. It […]
Rape Defense In NYC
What Are The Best Rape Defenses in New York Rape allegations are serious business and unfortunately, many allegations of sexual misconduct are not brought in good faith. A person accused of rape or other kinds of sexual misconduct should be ready for a long fight. What are the most common defenses in rape cases? Total […]
Can You Sue a Hard Money Lender For Fraud?
What is a Hard Money Lender? In most circumstances, a hard money lender is an institution that gives loans by securing a borrower’s real estate. They usually charge a much higher interest rate than banks. However, they typically grant loans to borrowers when they can’t obtain a loan from a bank. Predatory lending is when […]
New York Grand Jury Decisions & Proceedings
WHAT IS A GRAND JURY? A grand jury is a group of no fewer than 16 and no more than 23 persons, which is convened by a superior court. Grand Jury investigates offenses by hearing and examining evidence to determine whether to permit prosecution of those offenses. The district attorney; A clerk or other public […]
NYC Insider Trading Investigations
Prosecutors and lawmakers have taken a more aggressive approach against insider trading. You might have been successful in evading criminal charges in the past, but there are new systemic changes designed to make this type of evasion much more difficult. Insider trading is typically defined as using private, privileged information to buy or sell securities. […]
