The arrest of two New York pharmacists following a 2017 federal government sting operation turned a spotlight on people who use their professional capacity to commit fraud against insurers. The pharmacists’ activities, which continued for nearly three...
No matter what type of legal matter you are facing, you have to make sure that you are protecting your rights and making decisions that you feel are in your best interests. A criminal justice case has to be taken very seriously because your freedom and ability to live...
A criminal sentence after a conviction must be taken seriously. The court considers several factors when determining a defendant's sentence. It might behoove defendants to know these points as they prepare their criminal defenses.One of the primary factors that judges...
There are two different types of courts that you might hear about if you are facing a criminal justice case. Even though they share the designation of being a jury, they are very different. In fact, one of these juries is one that you will likely never stand...
In our previous blog post, we discussed some of the elements that must be present in an aggravated assault charge. This is something that isn't limited only to that charge. All criminal charges have elements that must be present in the case in order for the charge to...
Knowing about the charges you are facing is a big advantage for you when you are planning your defense. This doesn't mean that you have to know everything about every charge on the books; however, finding out the specific points in the law that apply to your case...
Many people know that people who are convicted of crimes can't receive cruel or unusual punishments. What many people don't fully understand is what this actually means. There are some points that you should realize if you are facing a criminal trial or if you have...
All criminal charges must be taken very seriously by the defendant. Unfortunately, this country has become pretty complacent when it comes to criminal defense matters. This can actually harm the defendant because their case might hinge on nothing more than a...
The criminal justice system is often mystifying to the people who are facing charges. You need to be able to think clearly about what options you have for handling the matter so that you can decide what you feel is best. We can help you find out what kinds of...
Many people think of criminal charges as something that only comes when police officers see the crime being committed. This is one way that this might occur, but it is far from the only way.In some cases, criminal charges are brought as the result of a criminal...