Understanding Financial Crimes in New York City
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Understanding Financial Crimes in New York City
Financial crimes in NYC ranging from money laundering to securities fraud carry serious legal and personal consequences. Whether you’re under investigation or already facing charges, understanding the laws, penalties, and strategic defense options is critical. Acting quickly can help preserve assets, reputation, and future opportunities.
What You Need to Know About White-Collar Offenses and How to Protect Yourself
Common Financial & White-Collar Crimes in NYC New York prosecutes a broad range of non-violent, financially-motivated offenses, including: Money laundering (Class D–B felonies, penalties up to 25 years imprisonment and heavy fines) Wire fraud, mail fraud, and securities fraud (can be state or federal charges, depending on the scale)
Bank and mortgage fraud (often prosecuted federally) Embezzlement and forgery (including falsifying business records – misdemeanors or felonies) Tax evasion and insurance fraud, along with bribery and corruption schemes. Each offense varies in classification and potential punishment under New York Penal Law and federal statutes.
Convictions for financial crimes can include: Prison sentences ranging from probation to decades behind bars. Significant fines and restitution, often tied to the amount involved. Asset forfeiture and business or professional credential sanctions. Collateral damage like reputational harm, immigration consequences, civil lawsuits, and difficulty finding future employment. Federal cases often carry harsher sentences and are built on extensive investigations by agencies like the FBI, IRS, or SEC.
Building Your Financial Crimes Defense Successfully navigating a financial crime charge requires informed, precise legal strategy. At Terrazas Law, we take action from day one: Investigate the source and accuracy of financial evidence scrutinize documents, contracts, and transaction trails.
Dispute required intent many white-collar offenses hinge on proving that you knowingly took illegal actions.
Challenge search, seizure, or subpoena procedures for any mishandling by government agents.
Negotiate aggressively; for state or federal cases, we pursue reduced charges, alternative programs, or fines in place of incarceration.
Defend your professional standing including through record sealing, credential protection, and mitigation for regulators or certification boards.
Our approach is strategic, discreet, and custom-fit to your needs—whether you’re a corporate executive, small business owner, or a professional under scrutiny.
Experience the absolute highest standard!
Financial crime allegations often involve complex evidence, long investigations, and serious penalties. Whether charges are brought in state or federal court, early legal intervention can be critical. At Terrazas Law, we represent clients facing a wide range of white-collar and financial offenses. Our firm takes a focused, strategic approach to protecting our clients' rights, reputations, and long-term interests throughout every stage of the case.
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