In Manhattan criminal court, former Pres. Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records. Here's what to know about the rarely discussed white-collar crime.
characterized the validity of business records as fundamental to a well-functioning economy.
In other words, a description of the crime is "sort of in the name," Adam Konta, a senior partner at Manhattan-based law firm Konta, GeorgesHowever, the crime of falsifying business records not only requires an incorrect entry on a company form but also an intent to mislead in an effort to reap reward.
The crime of falsifying business records constitutes either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances of a given violation, the attorneys said. The standard is akin to the legal treatment of trespassing, Konta added, noting that the mere act of trespassing is a relatively minor crime but the charge becomes far more serious if a trespasser attempts to steal.In the Trump indictment, Bragg didn't specify the underlying law Trump attempted to break when he allegedly falsified business records.
"The statute itself seems to suggest you just have to prove he was trying to break a law," Gallluzo said. "Defense attorneys will say, 'Well, you have to tell us what law and prove that law specifically.'" In addition, Cohen pleaded guilty to five counts of tax fraud and one count of false statements made to a bank.
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