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...
If you are a Medicaid provider in New York, you will likely face at least one audit by the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General. Unlike a targeted investigation, an audit does not necessarily mean you are under suspicion for fraud. However, a routine audit...
The United States Constitution provides specific protections for people in this country. One of these protections is that you aren't to be subjected to double jeopardy. This is a confusing principle for some people; however, if you are facing court proceedings, you...
Pharmacists are responsible for prescribing medication to patients. They can prescribe a wide range of opioids, and as a result, their prescription pads occasionally become targets of theft for addicts looking to have a reliable source of the drug. If patients acquire...