When you suffer a hip fracture in New York, you may find that it interferes with most areas of your life. A hip fracture is a serious injury that has the potential to make it difficult for you to work, earn a living or even get around, and research shows that the...
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Is eyewitness testimony always reliable?
When someone faces a criminal accusation, prosecutors may use eyewitness testimony to get a conviction. A common belief is that if someone saw something happen, it must be true. However, the reliability of eyewitness testimony is much more complicated than that....
Your career after white-collar crime
White-collar crime can have widespread effects on your life including your personal relationships and your professional reputation. Depending on your level of involvement, your career may never be the same. You might desire to return to the workforce after satisfying...
Understanding your right to remain silent
You may have heard of the Miranda warning in passing, given its popularity in media like shows and movies. Any time you have heard a police officer warn someone of their right to remain silent, this is part of the Miranda rights. But that is not the only right it...
Does back pain affect mental health?
Back pain is one of the leading causes of people taking time off of work not only across the country, but across the globe. Despite this, many people underestimate the true impact of back pain. Not only does it seriously interfere with a person's physical...
Why is insider trading bad?
Insider trading is something that people often speak of as a bad thing without actually explaining why. However, these claims are not without their reason. Why exactly is insider trading such a problem? How does it pose a potential threat to the entirety of the free...
What are the areas of negotiation for a plea bargain?
Plea bargains are exceedingly common in all criminal cases, including high-level federal ones. In fact, it is almost 100% certain that the prosecution will give you some form of plea bargain during your federal criminal trial. However, even though most people are...
Assessing the severity of a burn injury
Though vehicle fires from car crashes are uncommon, there are many ways that burn injuries can result from a collision. Burn injuries occur due to hot debris or contact with hazardous chemicals or a live electrical current. Burn injuries can be severe and possibly...
What are the two degrees for falsifying business records?
The New York penal code list two degrees for the crime of falsifying business records. One is a class A misdemeanor, and the other is a class E felony. What are the differences between the two and what sort of defense can someone accused of this crime expect?...
How safe are electric scooter rentals?
If you have noticed more electric scooters in New York City lately, you are seeing the results of a Department of Transportation effort to decrease congestion. In fact, according to a company press release, Lime recently positioned 1,000 more shared scooters in the...
