Category Archives: Conspiracy
How Federal Conspiracy Charges Pull High-Net-Worth Individuals Into Cases
This guide is specifically written for corporate executives, founders, and investors who need to understand how peripheral involvement in a complex business transaction or portfolio company can suddenly expose them to sweeping federal criminal liability. Whether you are currently under investigation or proactively seeking strategies on how to beat a federal conspiracy charge, this… Read More »
State vs. Federal RICO in New York: How the Laws Differ
If you’re facing a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) investigation or indictment in New York, understanding whether you’re being prosecuted under federal law or state conspiracy law can mean the difference between mounting an effective defense and walking into a courtroom unprepared. While federal prosecutors can charge violations of the RICO Act (18… Read More »
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 »