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Received a Letter from the Attorney General in New York, NY? What to Do
If you received a letter from the Attorney General, it is important to at least consult with an attorney to ensure that you have an appropriate response, given the circumstances.
Types of Letters from the Attorney General
The Attorney General may send you a simple letter, a subpoena, or a civil investigative demand. Your response will depend on the content of the letter.
Usually, when you receive a letter from the Attorney General, you are considered a target in an investigation. Being a target means that there may be substantial evidence linking you to the commission of a crime.
At times, the Attorney General is just investigating a third party with whom you have a relationship with and seeking information from you regarding such third party. An experienced counsel will be able to guide you on the steps necessary in responding to the letter and in ensuring that if, indeed, the investigation is not about you as a target, then the investigation towards you be limited or steered towards a different direction.
Types of Crimes that the Attorney General Investigates
The attorney general investigates the following crimes: child welfare, corrections litigation, domestic violence, financial crimes, forensic science, habeas corpus, hate crimes, police misconduct, and sexual violence.
If you have received a letter from the Attorney General, consulting with an attorney as soon as possible in order to prepare a strong legal defense is important because this defense must be incorporated in your very first response to the Attorney General's letter.
Receiving a letter from the Attorney General is a serious matter. Contacting experienced counsel is important in responding to the letter, subpoena, or investigative demand. Should you need legal representation, we, at the law offices of Albert Goodwin, are here for you. We are located in New York, NY. You can call us at 212-233-1233 or send us an email at [email protected].
About the Author
Albert Goodwin Esq. is a licensed New York attorney with over 18 years of courtroom experience. His extensive knowledge and expertise make him well-qualified to write authoritative articles on a wide range of legal topics. He can be reached at 212-233-1233 or [email protected].
