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Many victims of violent crimes in New York experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This condition can cause a number of emotional issues and can have a long-term impact on a crime victim’s mental health. The Mayo Clinic offers the following information on...
A former business owner from Buffalo faces 15 years in prison after recently pleading guilty to tax fraud. According to a recent news article, the man under-reported the sales tax collected at his four Mexican restaurants between March 2012 and Nov. 2016. The man...
Holiday parties usually involve alcohol. While it’s OK to imbibe, you want to make sure you do so responsibly. Drinking and driving can lead to a DWI or even worse, and it’s up to each driver to make sure the proper steps are taken to prevent that from happening. The...
When you face criminal charges in New York, you have certain rights guaranteed to you under the U.S. Constitution. Specifically, the 14th Amendment and the right to due process. This basically means that legal authorities will uphold your rights when pursuing you for...
If you face federal RICO charges in New York, this is a serious situation indeed. As the Justice Department explains, RICO stands for the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act passed by Congress in 1970. Its original purpose was to attack the problem of...
Many holiday parties feature great food along with alcoholic beverages. While you want to ensure you and others have a great time, you should also keep in mind the dangers of drinking and driving so you can avoid these problematic behaviors. State Farm offers the...
Since trademarks help provide recognition for businesses and corporations in New York, it is in your best interest to protect your trademark if you suspect another party is using a trademark that is so similar to yours that your clients may confuse it for the one you...
If you are pulled over, an officer normally needs a valid reason to suspect you were breaking the law. However, at sobriety checkpoints, anyone can be stopped and asked to take a chemical test. Does this practice infringe upon your fourth amendment rights? Not in the...
New York is often on the cutting edge of change, but when it comes to marijuana, it is not too far ahead of the majority of states. According to The New York Times, marijuana is still very much illegal in that state except for a very strict medical marijuana law. This...
While white collar crimes are not usually associated with violence, they are still taken very seriously by law enforcement. Many types of offenses fall into this category, all of which are enacted in pursuit of financial gain by unlawful means. FBI.gov offers the...