Counterfeiting Lawyer in New York

New York White Collar Defense Attorney

Counterfeiting is an offense that is closely related to forgery and involves the creation of false replicas of certain articles (financial and legal documents, goods, currency, etc.) for the purpose of passing them off as genuine. In the past, counterfeiting was most commonly committed in regard to legal tender. Today, counterfeiting offenses involve all types of products, including designer goods such as watches, jewelry, handbags, sunglasses, clothing, and much more.

If you have been accused of creating, selling, using or distributing counterfeit documents, currency or goods, you will need an attorney to protect your interests. A New York white collar crime lawyer at Conaway & Strickler, P.C. can meet with you to discuss your charges and what needs to be done to positively influence the outcome of your case. Our white collar criminal defense lawyers have over two decades of legal experience to put to work on building your defense, and we take the time and effort to dedicate the personal attention you need. Our firm takes on counterfeiting cases for defendants throughout New York, including in state and federal court. We welcome you to contact an attorney at our firm today for a free consultation.

Sale of Counterfeit Goods / Counterfeit Trafficking

The sale of counterfeit goods, also referred to as counterfeit trafficking, is a serious crime that is related to counterfeiting itself. Depending on the value of items trafficked, a defendant may face up to 3 to 7 years in prison. If the property is valued at more than $100,000 one may face imprisonment for 5 to 15 years. All of the goods are also likely to be destroyed, and the defendant may face heavy fines as well.

New York Counterfeiting Defense Lawyer

Challenging New York counterfeiting charges is an important part of our legal practice. In conducting a thorough investigation and applying our legal knowledge and resources to your case, our attorneys can work to prove that law enforcement infringed upon your constitutional rights in some way, or that the prosecution does not have enough evidence to obtain a conviction. Regardless of your particular case, we will fight to protect your interests.

If you are facing charges involving the possession, distribution or sale of counterfeit goods, currency or written instruments, contact a New York counterfeiting defense attorney at our firm today.