On behalf of Bachner and Weiner PC | Jun 23, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense
Most criminal defendants in New York will end up accepting a plea bargain as very few cases will go to a jury trial. Before accepting a plea bargain, defendants need to know their rights and the ramifications because it will result in some sort of criminal punishment....
On behalf of Bachner and Weiner PC | Jun 10, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Fraud
In New York and around the country, Medicaid fraud is an all too common problem. A couple from Las Vegas committed one of the most egregious crimes in recent history, stealing more than $13 million form the North Carolina Medicaid system. More than $10 million was...
On behalf of Bachner and Weiner PC | Apr 28, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crimes
White-collar crimes are treated very seriously by prosecutors and the courts in New York. These allegations can lead to severe penalties including hefty fines, loss of licensing and incarceration. A recent case in which a man and his company were accused of fraud is...
On behalf of Bachner and Weiner PC | Feb 21, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Racial biases and stereotypes may be a concern for defendants at criminal trials in New York. A paper published by a public defender describes research-backed approaches that could help defense attorneys counteract racial bias among jurors. Directly addressing the...
On behalf of Bachner and Weiner PC | Jan 25, 2020 | Criminal Defense
New Yorkers who are facing white-collar crime allegations might not realize that the penalties for these charges can be severe with significant fines and jail time. Often, these crimes involve prominent people with recognizable names. For example, high-profile...
On behalf of Bachner and Weiner PC | Nov 22, 2019 | Criminal Defense
A 23-year-old male from the Bronx is facing murder charges after he allegedly murdered a drug dealer. It is believed that he acted with an accomplice, who the police are still looking for.The incident took place in Fordham Heights in the late evening of July 11. It is...
On behalf of Bachner and Weiner PC | Oct 23, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Multiple searches have taken place throughout the Bronx and Westchester, and these searches have led to the arrests of nine suspected members of a drug trafficking ring.Agents seized a total of over $170,000 in cash, six firearms, and 17,000 glassine envelopes of...
On behalf of Bachner and Weiner PC | Sep 9, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Being accused of stealing a car or another type of vehicle in New York is obviously very serious, and it should not be taken lightly. If found guilty, you will be charged with grand larceny resulting in a felony. This means that you could serve between one and 25...
On behalf of Bachner and Weiner PC | Aug 2, 2019 | Criminal Defense
‘El Chapo’ Guzmán has been chased by federal agents for many years. As a Mexican cartel leader, he has notoriously smuggled more than $12 billion worth of drugs into the United States and is responsible for bloodshed as part of his...
On behalf of Bachner and Weiner PC | Jul 18, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When accused of a crime, many people become worried about the possible consequences that a conviction will have in the near future. For example, they may worry about being subject to a fine, being banned from participating in a certain activity (such as driving) for a...
