Peter A Crusco

January 03, 2006 | New York Law Journal

Peter A. Crusco, the executive assistant district attorney in charge of the investigations division in the Office of the Queens County District Attorney, writes that in spite of 30 years passage in the rough and tumble world of criminal procedure, People v. DeBour remains viable precedent, flourishing at 30, continuing to be the guiding force in the law of New York police-civilian encounters.

By Peter A. Crusco

12 minute read

May 15, 2008 | New York Law Journal

Peter A. Crusco, the executive assistant district attorney in charge of the investigations division in the Office of the Queens County District Attorney, addresses the significant rules of practice and procedure, or the "legal gauntlet" that prosecutors and defense attorneys alike must satisfy in the adjudication of a material witness under New York's statute, CPL Article 620, and compare and contrast it, in pertinent part, to its federal analog, 18 U.S.C. §3144.

By Peter A. Crusco

10 minute read

June 30, 2011 | Legaltech News

Some criminal defense attorneys often use websites to enhance a tarnished client's persona or aid in the investigation of their client's case to survey the public and uncover possible witness shortcomings. This so-called "web speech" has been questioned in various criminal cases when it is perceived to impinge on the privacy, reputation, and safety of prospective government witnesses.

By Peter A. Crusco

12 minute read

February 28, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

There are several significant responses to the activities of ostensible rogue web sites, many of which are attacking U.S. commercial interests or preying on our citizens in a variety of endeavors, including copyright infringement, illegal gambling and pornography, to name a few.

By Peter A. Crusco

8 minute read

April 28, 2011 | Legaltech News

In a bogus UCC-1 lien scheme, a lien is filed using the internet-friendly UCC registry and relaxed electronic signature requirements, and posted on the registry website for all to see. With public officials targeted nationwide, this cyberscheme has been labeled "paper terrorism" because of its particularly harmful potential. Assistant DA Peter A. Carusco addresses how to respond.

By Peter A. Crusco

11 minute read

August 24, 2010 | New York Law Journal

In his Computer Crime column, Peter A. Crusco, executive assistant district attorney, investigations division, Office of the Queens County District Attorney, writes that a recent ruling by the Second Circuit reflects the less restrictive federal eavesdropping framework.

By Peter A. Crusco

9 minute read

August 23, 2011 | New York Law Journal

Peter A. Crusco, executive assistant district attorney, investigations division, Office of the Queens County District Attorney, reviews a recent case demonstrating that the structure of new cyberspace criminal enterprises may not fit the classic flow chart of organized crime families because often in cyberspace the traditional hierarchies are replaced by networks, reflecting a more decentralized structure involving sharing power and authority.

By Peter A. Crusco

11 minute read

December 28, 2010 | New York Law Journal

Peter A. Crusco, executive assistant district attorney, investigations division, Office of the Queens County District Attorney, writes: Temporary, lawful and accidental possession defenses have been asserted by defendants contending that they have been wrongfully charged with knowingly receiving or possessing offenses involving cache files. Moreover, in rare cases, the "virus defense" is interposed.

By Peter A. Crusco

10 minute read

December 28, 2010 | New York Law Journal

Peter A. Crusco, executive assistant district attorney, investigations division, Office of the Queens County District Attorney, writes: Temporary, lawful and accidental possession defenses have been asserted by defendants contending that they have been wrongfully charged with knowingly receiving or possessing offenses involving cache files. Moreover, in rare cases, the "virus defense" is interposed.

By Peter A. Crusco

10 minute read

June 22, 2010 | New York Law Journal

In his Computer Crime column, Peter A. Crusco, executive assistant district attorney, investigations division, Office of the Queens County District Attorney, writes that at trial, a short, pointed text message may carry much greater significance than a convoluted statement or lengthy document, e-mail or letter.

By Peter A. Crusco

10 minute read