White-collar criminal charges may not sound serious when compared with violent crimes, but they often lead to major criminal consequences. Financial crimes can harm businesses or the economy as a whole, which can do a lot of collateral damage. Allegations of financial...
Have You Been Charged With A Serious Crime?
Year: 2022
How the New York drug courts help those accused of crimes
Drug addiction is a serious issue that affects not only the individual struggling with chemical dependence but also everyone around them. Despite the criminalization of numerous substances and the careful control of prescription medications, addiction is a major issue...
How do the penalties increase for repeat DWI offenses?
New York has a progressive policy for penalizing criminal offenses. If you have committed the same offense in the past, the penalties you face for a subsequent charge will be more severe than what you endured after your first guilty plea or conviction. The penalties...
Witness, subject, target or person of interest: What’s the difference?
You’ve found yourself caught up in a federal investigation of some sort – and you’re trying to figure out just how much trouble you’re really in. One clue may be how the authorities describe you. What exactly is the difference between a witness, a subject, a target...
New York cracks down on ghost guns, implementing new gun laws
We’ve been hearing a lot lately about the dangers of “ghost guns” from the president down to local law enforcement agencies. Ghost guns are called that because they have no serial numbers – making them nearly impossible to trace back to an owner if they’re used in a...
What are the 2 times the police can stop you and give you a DWI?
If you ever face criminal charges, it is crucial to remember there is always a chance to fight them, regardless of how shut and closed your case might appear. A charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI) is no exception. One option is to contest why the police stopped...
How can you contest an eyewitness account?
If an eyewitness account played a significant role in you facing criminal charges, it is important to remember you still have a chance to contest their account – usually, in court. People often assume that if someone is willing to swear in front of a judge that they...
Can you refuse to open the door to the police?
If you hear a knocking at your door and look out to see the police there, what you do next is crucial. Many people who wrongly thought they had to open the door have ended up facing criminal charges they could perhaps have avoided by leaving the door shut. Police...
Is fighting a DWI charge worth the investment?
Accusations that someone committed a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense can mean big expenses for the criminal defendant. Retaining an attorney and paying for timing court is not cheap, and there are a surprisingly large number of defendants who would rather just...
College-aged students could make criminal mistakes
When you send your child away to college, you expect them to stay on the right side of the law. You don’t expect them to get caught doing drugs or driving drunk. Still, many people who go to college are still minors, and the majority won’t be able to legally drink...