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Federal Defenders of New York Blog
Kotteakos governs harmlessness on coram nobis
In Stinn v. United States, No. 25-293 (2d Cir. Aug. 17, 2026) (Walker (writing), Sullivan, Bianco), the Second Circuit affirmed the denial of Bradley Stinn’s petition for a writ of…
Criminal Jurisdiction
Defending Against Federal Mail Fraud Allegations: Key Legal Elements
By John Floyd
When federal investigators contact you about possible mail fraud, the stakes are high:, federal prosecution, prison time, and a damaged reputation. Understanding the legal elements prosecutors must prove is the…
Legal Profession Blog
Prosecutor Traded Official Acts For Drugs And Sex
The Kentucky Supreme Court granted a motion for permanent disbarment of a former prosecutor who pleaded guilty to honest services wire fraudThe Defendant, on multiple occasions, agreed to take official…
Zalma on Insurance
Not Wise to Explain Scheme to Defraud to FBI Informants
By Barry Zalma
Insurance Fraudster Tries Multiple Bases for Appeal & Still Goes to Jail See the full video at https://rumble.com/v3oblxy-not-wise-to-explain-scheme-to-defraud-to-fbi-informants.html and at https://youtu.be/9kp_pgOLGGw Brian Higgins diverted for personal use funds he received…
Legal Profession Blog
Slipped And Fell
A felony conviction drew automatic disbarment from the New York Appellate Division for the Second Judicial DepartmentThe respondent was found guilty of carrying out an extensive mail and wire fraud…
Legal Profession Blog
Honest Services
An automatic interim suspension has been imposed by the Michigan Attorney Discipline BoardOn January 18, 2023, respondent was convicted by guilty plea of conspiracy to engage in bribery through scheme…
Zalma on Insurance
212 Years in Prison for Fraud
By Barry Zalma
Insurance Fraud by Killing Children & Attempted Killing of Wife Affirmed See the full video at https://rumble.com/v27cnui-212-years-in-prison-for-fraud.html and at https://youtu.be/NClM00oU-GI In United States Of America v. Ali F. Elmezayen, AKA…
Zalma on Insurance
Multiple Arson’s Over a Three Year Period Establishes Wire Fraud
By Barry Zalma
Wire Fraud Conviction and 90 Month Sentence Affirmed Michael Thomas set fire to numerous properties in a mobile home park and then used the mail to collect insurance money. The…
Legal Profession Blog
Conviction Draws Interim Suspension
The order of interim suspension in the Gordon Caplan matter from the New York Appellate Division for the First Judicial DepartmentOn May 21, 2019, respondent was convicted, upon his plea…
A Lawyer's Blog
ON OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
This was the first law firm I worked for, the first case, the first appeal, etc. The lower court decision is linked here too and should be read (I had…