Murder charges carry very serious penalties, including time in prison. Anyone who’s facing this type of criminal charge should ensure they’re doing everything possible to enhance their defense strategy. These options should be explored as early in the case as...
New York Criminal Law Blog
The big risks you take when you choose a public defender
As someone arrested by the police and accused of a criminal offense, you have the right to defend yourself. Not only does that mean you have the right to go to court and plead not guilty, but you also have the right to an attorney. Those without a lot of income or...
Can a victim drop someone’s criminal charges in New York?
Often, crimes are committed in the heat of the moment. The victim and assailant may be close to one another. Perhaps the police have been hastily called out and the victim has changed their mind about wanting to proceed with criminal charges. The consequences of...
Why should you consider making a plea deal?
If you’re innocent of the crime that prosecutors have charged you with, then you'll want to put up a solid defense to the charges that you face. If you're guilty, though, then you may want to see if prosecutors will plea bargain with you. At least 90% of all criminal...
Can you be charged for carrying prescription medications?
One kind of drug that can sometimes be abused is a prescription medication. Not all prescription medications are addictive or of a high value, but some are. That’s why it’s very important that you have a prescription bottle and keep your prescription inside if you’ll...
Can your employment records affect a police investigation?
When the police seek to prove that you have committed a crime, they may investigate every area of your life. If you won't just cooperate and give them access to your home, they might get a search warrant to come into your house or to go through your vehicle. If they...
What is racketeering and why is it a crime?
As you’re reading the news headlines, you may come across one or more that says someone is facing accusations of racketeering and wonder exactly what that means. The easiest way to understand this term is to look at what’s contained in the Racketeer Influenced and...
Creative billing in a medical practice can lead to criminal charges
People think that medicine is a lucrative industry, but many small medical practices operate with a very thin profit margin. Between staffing costs and facility expenses, practices may struggle to remain profitable. If you work as a billing specialist or an office...
Why are eyewitnesses wrong so often?
When you spend any time looking into cases that were overturned on DNA evidence -- that is to say, a person was convicted and then later had that conviction overturned -- you’ll find some clear themes. One is that many of these individuals were convicted based on...
Telemedicine practices involved in Medicare fraud crackdown
Medical professionals have had to make drastic changes to remain competitive in the modern marketplace. Long gone are the days of doctors having close relationships with every member of a family or knowing the details of their patient's medical histories without...
