As the war in America continues to rage on against drugs and the epidemics related to narcotics, clandestine pulls and designer drugs, it is more important than ever to understand what these things are and what penalties tie to them. While some may believe that...
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Crashed using a rideshare app? Now what?
Their convenience, cost-effectiveness and other benefits have contributed to the ever-growing popularity of rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft. Despite the safety improvements these services have brought to traffic in the cities in which they operate, accidents...
Suing the police just became a bit easier
A New York man was living with his wife, newborn baby and sister-in-law. The sister-in-law had a history of mental illness, which was likely responsible for a 911 call she made. During the call, the sister-in-law claimed the man was abusing his child. Emergency...
A new era for cryptocurrency?
Once considered obscure and something on the financial “fringes,” cryptocurrency has grown in prominence. The controversial monetary system has its supporters and detractors. Prominence has a price. U.S. President Joe Biden issued an executive order for government...
SCI costs after the fact
Spinal cord injuries involve a lot of action right after people sustain them. They result from serious accidents, commonly auto accidents and slips or falls. The first few days most likely involve a trip to the emergency room, immediate surgery and a long hospital...
How do you tell mail and wire fraud apart?
White collar crime exists as a separate entity from blue collar crime, primarily consisting of criminal activity that has to do with businesses, finances and other non-violent illegal activity. Both wire fraud and mail fraud fall under this category. Both also have...
Can you keep your financial aid after a drug conviction?
If you are a college student who is facing criminal charges for possessing or distributing a controlled substance, there are many reasons to mount an aggressive defense. After all, in addition to serious legal consequences, you may encounter academic discipline. You...
4 things you must prove in a New York slip-and-fall case
When the condition of someone else’s property is such that it results in you taking a serious fall, you may look to the property owner to help cover your medical and other fall-related expenses. To prove that someone else was at fault for your New York slip-and-fall...
What is insider trading?
With all of the unspoken rules and written laws governing the market, it may feel overwhelming at best when you dive into buying, selling and trading. But there are some things you need to understand before diving in, or you risk facing legal repercussions. Insider...
What is excessive force?
If you suffered physical assault during an arrest or while in police custody, you may be the victim of a civil rights violation. The Department of Justice states it is a crime to deprive any person of his or her rights. When under arrest, officers cannot use excessive...
