Recent medical studies in the area of Shaken Baby Syndrome have brought new controversy to numerous criminal cases throughout the United States. In the past, a majority of medical experts believed that Shaken Baby Syndrome could be ruled as the cause of death in infants based solely on the presence of traumatic brain injury. However, more recently, some members of the medical community have begun to question such a diagnosis, believing that there are other possible reasons for such a brain injury, including a typical fall. In fact, some experts have gone even further, raising questions as to whether it is even possible that shaking a baby can cause death. In a recent New York case, People v. Renee Bailey, the New York court reversed a 2001 murder conviction of Renee Bailey, a woman who was previously accused of shaking a two year old child to death who had…
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Each year, the Internal Revenue Service publishes a report laying out the list of ongoing tax scams that are impacting the public at large. In 2015, more taxpayers than ever were subject to tax scams designed to gather personal information or money. These aggressive phone scams often involve an individual claiming to be an IRS official who alleges that the taxpayer owes funds that must be paid immediately. Beyond phone scams, email is also being used to capture information from taxpayers. The main goal of these email campaigns is to gather as much personal data from the taxpayer as possible and use that information for potential criminal activity. Since these scams have gained a lot of attention in the media, law enforcement has ramped up investigations to identify the individuals behind these frauds. This means that more individuals are being investigated and arrested for these scams. Being accused of a…
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An embezzlement case that involves the intersection of civil, criminal and rabbinical law is garnering a great deal of attention in New York. The case involves $20 million in embezzled funds and is one of the largest Jewish charity frauds in recent history. Former Aish Hatorah CFO, Jacob Fetman, was discovered to have coordinated unauthorized loans from the charity. The bank accounts he created and controlled were nowhere to be found in the organization’s records. A rabbinical court determined that Fetman embezzled and, therefore, owed $20 million to the charity. When this case moved into the secular courts, the Kings County District Attorney alleged that Fetman had only taken $236,000, an amount significantly lower than the determination made by the rabbinical courts What makes this case so interesting is that it involves the connection between religious and secular courts in New York; rabbinical courts arbitrate commercial disputes as a result…
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Domestic Violence Allegations in New York State Domestic violence is a serious criminal allegation that can come with major penalties in the form of fines, jail time, and convictions on your record. But there are many other possible implications of a domestic violence allegation. The act of committing domestic violence can include so much more than an incident between a husband or wife but instead include individuals in an intimate relationship. “Domestic” violence could also include an incident between a parent and child, those within the same family (like a brother and sister), or those who have once lived together but have since moved on. Further, domestic violence can also include far more than just physical violence, but instead also include sexual violence, emotional abuse, and threatening or controlling behaviors. Being accused of domestic violence, or receiving a “false allegation,” is an unfortunate part of life, resulting in a web…
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The law related to technology evolves at a rapid pace, but you should always be aware of some of the most common criminal charges related to computers and Internet activity. One of the most general charges related to this is known as federal computer fraud. Computer fraud refers to any fraud perpetration carried out using the Internet or a computer. The most well-known charge under this umbrella is hacking, where technical tools are used to access another computer or server from a separate location. A related concern can happen when an individual or group of people illegally intercepts a message not intended for their viewing. The collection of data from such an event can lead to identity theft. Under federal law, computer fraud can involve any situation where a computer is used for the purpose of creating a “dishonest representation of fact.” This misrepresentation is generally done in an attempt…
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