In our previous blog post, we discussed some of the points you should know about plea bargains. The points that we discussed are very important because you should make sure that you know all you can about plea deals before you consider one. If you are presented with...
Criminal justice cases don't always go as they appear to occur on television and in the movies. In fact, it is estimated that less than 10 percent of criminal cases actually go to a trial. Many criminal cases, estimated at more than 90 percent of cases, are resolved...
A group of distinguished academic and legal professionals from throughout the world gathered recently to discuss current enforcement efforts against white collar crime. According to those attending this meeting, these enforcement efforts are failing to properly hold...
If a police officer stops you, he or she may ask to see your ID and ask you to identify yourself. Do you have to produce this identification?In short, you don't. Laws do vary from state to state, but New York law does not make it mandatory for you to have an ID card...
Facing criminal charges is something that can either go very quickly or it can take time. One of the factors that determines how quickly a case moves through the criminal justice system is the jury. There are actually two different types of juries that can be a part...
It is not uncommon for federal regulators to make use of whistle-blowers to help prosecute allegations of securities fraud. In a new twist, some states are looking to use these informants as well.Are states really using whistle-blowers to find securities fraud...
A watchdog group in New York City, the Police Reform Organizing Project, reports that arrests by New York City Police Department officers for possessing marijuana are up 29 percent for the first half of 2016 when compared to the first half of 2015.Arrests have spiked...
The Treasury Department is cracking down on money laundering. The agency is investigating New York luxury real estate purchases made in cash through shell companies. The effort is not a new one. However, according to a recent report by The New York Times, the...
Many of the possible penalties of criminal convictions are well known. These include penalties like incarceration or fines. There are also other penalties that are possible, but might not be so obvious. Unearthing these penalties can you to make informed choices about...
Medicaid fraud is, essentially, the illegal practice of seeking payment from the Medicaid system. The Obama Administration aimed to reduce Medicaid fraud throughout the country. Although a noble goal, there are concerns that the methods used could result in false...