Thoughts, Analysis, Lessons by Tim Anderson Law.
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Firm Update
Dear Clients and Friends of Tim Anderson Law: This has been a turbulent few weeks, and it will be a while before the uncertainty passes. I wanted to reach out to you and update you on how COVID-19 has impacted my firm, as well as the entire criminal justice system....
Was Martin Shkreli’s sentence for federal securities fraud fair?
“To carry out these frauds, Shkreli was all things to all people.” – Government’s Sentencing Memo to the Judge Martin Shkreli’s sentence of 7 years (84 months) for federal securities fraud was much, much less than his federal sentencing guidelines range of about...
Successful plea agreement in high profile Federal Criminal Case against International Cyber-hacker Sergey Vovnenko
Defense Team led by Tim Anderson, Esq., Secures Favorable Sentence in High-Profile Hacking Case Newark, New Jersey – February 21, 2017 A team of federal criminal defense attorneys led by Tim Anderson of Red Bank, New Jersey, concluded its representation last...
New Jersey Computer Crimes Attorney Discusses Phishing
One common charge I have fought in past is of phishing. This act is directly tied to identity theft and is considered a type of white collar crime. According to the FBI, phishing costs American taxpayers more than $1 billion annually, which is why prosecuting it...
Understanding How Federal Grand Juries Investigate Cases, from a New Jersey Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer
This post explains how the investigating grand jury process works in the federal court system, from the point of view of an experienced New Jersey federal criminal defense lawyer, The Investigating Grand Jury in Federal Cases This type of grand jury investigates a...
Do I Have to Have an Attorney Represent Me in Court?
All legal cases can include complex factors that should only be handled by qualified legal professionals. While it's not a legal requirement to hire a lawyer to represent your case in court, the following information can lend advice on why it's probably your best...
New Jersey Sentencing Lawyer
While all federal criminal cases contain elements of complexity, it is in the sentencing phase of the case where federal cases require an attorney who fully understands the complexity and ambiguity presented by the interaction of the federal sentencing guidelines...
Initial Court Appearances Provide Valuable Opportunities for Your Bank Fraud Attorney
A Bank Fraud Attorney Discusses the Value of Initial Appearances and Arraignments First impressions are important. The same is true with an initial court appearance or arraignment. These proceedings are opportunities for a bank fraud attorney to begin fighting for...
New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Explains the 5th Amendment
If you are approached by a law enforcement officer to give a statement, asserting your right to counsel is one of the most important things you can do to help protect yourself, whether innocent or guilty. As soon as possible after invoking your right to counsel,...
Virtual law firms may be on upswing in North Jersey
BY MELANIE ANZIDEI STAFF WRITER | THE RECORD Law firms in North Jersey are going digital, jettisoning brick-and-mortar offices and establishing virtual law firms that bring services to clients from a distance using technological forms of communication,...
New Jersey White Collar Crimes Lawyer Explains Types of Fraud
Allegations of criminal fraud have been more prominent in the news lately, such as regarding alleged fraud on Wall Street or in such organizations as FIFA, the world soccer organization. I'm a New Jersey white collar crimes lawyer and I can explain the details of...
What Does Guilt “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt” Mean?
One of the fundamental concepts of our justice system is that a defendant is presumed innocent under the law unless the prosecution proves the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This means that a defendant can only be convicted if the jury is satisfied "to...
Questions about Mortgage Fraud
As a New Jersey mortgage fraud lawyer, I often field questions concerning this offense. Read on for some of the common questions and answers regarding this topic. What Is Mortgage Fraud? This is usually a complex offense that involves mortgage lenders as well as...
A New Jersey Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Discusses Federal Mail Fraud
A New Jersey federal criminal defense lawyer takes a close look at what constitutes federal mail fraud and what to do if you have been accused of this crime. The Federal Mail Fraud Statute Under Federal Statute 18 U.S.C. 1341 – Frauds And Swindles, federal mail...
Can the Police Stop Me Just for Being in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time?
The Constitution guarantees people the rights of protection against unwarranted searches and seizures. Law enforcement authorities need a legitimate reason to stop you but, in some cases, the reason for the stop might be that they suspect you committed a crime. If...