Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in America. The number of those who misuse and overdose on opioids is staggering. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2016 had the most overdose deaths in recorded history: 42,000. The severity of...
If you have been accused of forgery in the state of New York, it is important to take such an allegation very seriously. This is because the consequences of a forgery charge could have the potential to affect your career and credibility for many years to come. Make...
Facing a felony charge is a wakeup call for some people, especially those who make an honest mistake that led to criminal charges. Many people don't realize that something they are doing is illegal. For example, using someone else's debit card, even if they gave it to...
New York has strict laws in place to regulate how doctors, pharmacists and other medical professionals prescribe and dispense certain medications. In particular, opioid prescriptions are likely to draw the scrutiny of the authorities due to the increased...
Companies going public and offering stocks must follow specific rules. When they don't, there is a chance that criminal charges might follow. In some cases, civil lawsuits are possible. It is imperative that anyone who is in this profession understands what they are...
There are six different levels of conspiracy in New York. The state's penal code enumerates these convictions, which range from misdemeanor to felony, depending on the level of the offense.Here are the details on the differences between the six degrees of...
Your criminal defense has to be a priority once you find out that you're facing charges. There are several things that you have to work through when you are planning a defense. One of the first things you need to do is to decide what goal you have for it.There are a...
Real estate transactions are legal in nature, and thus everyone involved will have to sign a variety of legal documents. If anyone includes falsified information or leaves out important information that affects the financing of the purchase, it is mortgage fraud.On...
Many things can lead to white collar charges. One of these is tax fraud. Everyone, including business entities, must ensure they file correct income tax returns. When there are errors in a tax return, the Internal Revenue Service is charged with determining what is...
White collar crimes seem to be all over the news these days. Many people don't realize just how tough some of these cases are. One of the specific challenges that the court faces is deciding a sentence when a person is convicted. While people might scream for harsh...