Extortion, whether it is monetary, electronic or cyber extortion, happens all the time. While extortion is a felony in all 50 states, it can also be tried as a federal crime if it is executed via wireless communication including texts and emails, or it illegally...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Accusations of violent criminal offenses can lead to serious consequences. Even if you avoid jail time, a conviction or guilty plea could limit your housing and employment options for the rest of your life. Thankfully, as with any other crime, those accused of assault...

It is easy to overlook that driving is a privilege, not a right. You earn this privilege by passing your driving test, and you maintain it by obeying applicable traffic laws. In New York State, you can get your driver’s license suspended or revoked based on your...