Facing weapons charges in New York is serious and requires a strong defense. The state has some of the toughest laws against unregistered guns, and they may get tougher. What does the new gun law entail? In October 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the...
Each year, millions of refunds are issued in New York by retailers, banks and credit card companies. A percentage of these chargebacks are issued fraudulently when consumers plan to receive a product or service without making a legitimate payment. Filing a chargeback...
A recent study of gang members had nine out of ten saying their gang had a gun stash for members to use. Nearly half of the gang members said gun thefts were a regular activity. Two-thirds of members see gangs sell and buy guns. 61% of the gang members of New York...
You’re being investigated for embezzlement. You maintain your innocence, but the police know for a fact that money was taken from your company -- a substantial amount -- and they believe you are a suspect. As this plays out, the police bring you in for an interview,...
Something has just happened, and now you are being accused of committing a crime. While what happens next largely depends on the accusations, there are certain mistakes you can make that can hurt you down the road. Whether you did it or not, it is important to...
When one person creates a false persona online, people call that catfishing. A catfisher may steal someone's photos or alter their own to make them appealing to certain people. They will then attempt to establish relationships with people under those false pretenses,...
It is important that you know your rights and responsibilities when facing a criminal charge. You have the right to remain silent. You cannot be compelled to incriminate or testify against yourself. It is human nature, however, to want to take the stand to explain...
Your phone likely unlocks with either a fingerprint or a facial recognition scanner. It may use a numbered code as a backup lock, or that may be your primary feature if you have an older phone or deliberately set it up that way. So what if the police arrest you and...
If the police said they want to interrogate you about a crime, it might bring all kinds of horrible images to mind. That is why no law official will say that to you. Instead, they will say they want to ask you a few questions, want to talk to you or want to interview...
It seems that people have an account for almost everything these days. From email to social media to bank accounts and investment accounts, everything is password protected -- whether you access it on a computer, phone or some other device. You may wonder what the law...