Monthly Archives: December 2025
Conspiracy vs RICO: What Defendants in New York Need to Know
From the moment an investigation begins, a defendant’s entire world shifts. The charges federal prosecutors choose, especially in New York’s sophisticated and aggressive legal environment can determine the entire landscape of the defense. As a former prosecutor, I know the power of a conspiracy charge, and more acutely, the devastating reach of a RICO… Read More »
How Federal RICO Investigations Start: What to Expect Before Charges Are Filed
By the time most people learn they’re the target of a federal RICO investigation, prosecutors have already spent months building their case, reviewing financial records, flipping cooperators, and gathering evidence. Knowing what happens during the investigation phase before charges are filed is essential for anyone who may be at risk, whether as a business… Read More »
People of the State of New York v. Kenneth Reed
A Word from Jason Goldman Criminal appeals are essential to: preserving the integrity of the justice system, and providing a crucial safeguard when errors, misconduct, or constitutional violations may have affected the outcome of a trial. This is separate and apart from a factual finding or a jury verdict. In a sense, it may… Read More »