Going through an arrest can be a scary thing, as the thought of spending even one night in jail is frightening for many people. Sometimes after being arrested you may be released on your own recognizance. However, most defendants are required to post bail. New...
The word “indictment” appears very frequently in crime dramas and television shows. However, many people do not know exactly what indictment involves. In reality, the concept of an indictment is rather simple. Essentially, it is a formal accusation against an...
Facing federal charges can be intimidating, but it is a myth that they are always more serious than state or local charges. Federal charges and sentences can be much more severe than those at the state or local level, but the opposite can also be true. Both New York...
Many individuals are unaware that they may qualify for criminal record sealing. With this process, New York prevents access to records about eligible convictions, allowing former offenders to pass background checks and qualify for school and work opportunities. ...
Most criminal suspects have no general legal obligation to cooperate with police officers. Still, for a variety of reasons, individuals regularly incriminate themselves by talking with police. That is, they say something prosecutors use against them to secure a...
In New York, white collar crimes often result in hefty penalties that can have a severe impact on your future and quality of life. This is especially true when these crimes involve United States institutions. Mail fraud is one white collar crime that involves a U.S....
It may be easy for many people in New York to greet claims of self-defense as a justification for supposed criminal action with skepticism. Yet such skepticism overlooks the fact that there may indeed be scenarios where onen feels as though they have no choice to...
A federal wire fraud charge generally alleges use of a telephone, email or other electronic communication to defraud an individual located in another state. A conviction, however, requires a prosecutor to prove that an individual used interstate communications with...
White collar crime is a term that generally applies to a crime that is of a financial nature. The FBI explains that it is generally fraud committed against the government or businesses. It typically will involve money. The term comes from the fact that these crimes...
Women are often extremely cautious with their drinks at bars and parties. One primary concern is that someone might spike the drink with drugs. Women in New York also have to keep the intoxication loophole in mind. This states that if a woman becomes intoxicated of...