Although it’s best to keep calm from the moment a traffic stop begins to the days leading up to your court date. It’s also important to take the time to understand that the results of a DWI charge can damage your personal and work life for many years to come. Any...
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What happens when you’re caught with opioids in New York?
After an injury, doctors may prescribe patients opioids to help manage their pain. Some people can stop taking these powerful medications without a problem once they’ve recovered. Yet, others develop an addiction to them. If you find yourself battling an opioid...
4 factors the prosecution must prove in an embezzlement case
Embezzlement charges are among the most serious job-related accusations a worker can face. In fiscal year 2018, there were 513 cases of bank fraud and embezzlement that went through U.S. District Court. For those found guilty, a conviction can represent a significant...
Understanding New York’s bail reform law
New York criminal courts have begun prohibiting cash bails for numerous nonviolent charges. New York follows similar actions taken by California and New Jersey in recent years. Many criminal justice advocates see the cash bail system as a matter of wealth disparity,...
Protecting yourself during a DWI arrest
After a long day at work, it’s tempting to head to the bar and enjoy happy hour with colleagues or friends. You might have one drink while there, sometimes two. Yet there are days where you feel like throwing back pints or shots without thought to the consequences....
What can skew a field sobriety test result?
When they pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, a police officer will likely ask you to perform a field sobriety test. This type of test allows an officer to assess your level of intoxication from a physical standpoint. If you fail, it usually gives the officer...
Drug possession is no minor crime in New York
Drug possession charges are more complicated than simply having drugs in your pocket when police search you. In fact, defending yourself against possession charges includes examining the events that happen before and during the search. There are many other factors to...
What happens after an arrest for drunk driving?
An arrest for drunk driving is frightening and overwhelming, no matter if it’s your first offense or you have previous convictions on your criminal record. This type of crime can have a significant effect on your future, and you would benefit from building a strong...
Are you the subject of a health care fraud investigation?
As someone who works in the health care industry, you face a lot of pressure and responsibility. You undoubtedly want to make sure that you treat your patients fairly and correctly, but you also know that any suspicion of wrongdoing could quickly fall back on you....
Can someone be addicted to stealing?
No one wants to have their belongings stolen. In some cases, thieves don’t want to steal. There may be a number of reasons why a person turns to theft—including a compulsive disorder. Some people are career criminals that choose theft in order to make money or for...