Many young adults in Syracuse are not aware of how important it is for them to know their rights and how they apply to various situations they may end up in. When criminal charges are on the table, it is important to use every available resource available, including a...
Have You Been Charged With A Serious Crime?
George F. Hildebrandt
Remember your rights when the police pull you over
A police traffic stop is often a stressful and intimidating situation because you may not know exactly how to conduct yourself when a cop pulls you over. For example, you may know that you have certain constitutional rights, but you also want to be respectful and...
Signs an employee may be embezzling
Embezzlement is a specific category of larceny that consists of taking and keeping funds that belong to someone else but that the employee has authorized access to. Such a theft can occur in a variety of settings. Whether the funds in...
Can a drug conviction impact financial aid eligibility?
If you have recently sent or are gearing up to send your son or daughter away to college at a school in or around Syracuse, you are probably doing everything you can to guide them through the transition before you let them spread their wings and fly. While many...
Important drunk driving stats from the National Safety Council
You are likely well aware that drunk driving is dangerous–practically everyone does. However, you may not realize the severity of the issue or the history of DUI laws. Learning about the statistics and details of impaired driving can open your eyes to the...
Collateral consequences of a New York DWI conviction
Most people know that a DWI conviction means receiving criminal penalties such as fines or imprisonment. The major consequence of having your license potentially suspended or revoked also presents an important concern. However, many do not realize that there can also...
Dealing with license suspension or revocation
A New York DWI conviction typically results in a period of license suspension or even permanent revocation. The specific restrictions depend on the level of the DWI, the number of previous offenses and whether aggravating factors were present. Not having...
What is wire fraud?
Wire fraud is a charge that frequently appears in many types of federal fraud cases, on its own or in addition to other charges. The wire fraud statute forbids the use of interstate or international wire or electronic communications in the course of a fraudulent...
Could drug court help keep you out of jail?
Many people make an error in judgment that results in a drug-related criminal charge. They may have valid concerns about the potential repercussions they may face, and particularly if jail time is on the line. Depending on certain factors, such as whether they have an...
Where do white-collar crimes tend to occur?
Virtually any business can be susceptible to white-collar crime. Of course, a lack of safeguards can make this type of crime easier to commit. For instance, employees at any business could take advantage of inadequate accounting systems. Also, one common...