Look for a New York criminal defense lawyer with experience handling domestic violence allegations, related charges, and orders of protection. Matthew Cohan and his team review police reports, 911 calls, video footage, medical records, and witness statements. His former prosecutor experience informs the defense strategy. Contact the firm promptly after an arrest or police contact.

Yes. The Law Offices of Matthew Cohan offers free confidential consultations for people facing federal RICO investigations, charges, or asset forfeiture proceedings in New York and New Jersey. Bring any indictment, subpoena, target letter, forfeiture notice, or court documents so the attorney has the information needed to assess your situation. Call (516) 375-1107 to discuss your case.

Prosecutors must establish a scheme to obtain money or property through material deception, intent to defraud, and use of interstate wire communications to further the scheme. Evidence often includes emails, messages, transfer records, and witness testimony. The communication itself need not contain a false statement. A defense attorney examines the evidence’s context, authenticity, and connection to the alleged fraud.