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Should I Talk to Federal Law Enforcement?
Deciding Whether or Not to Speak to Federal Agents Have you been investigated for a federal crime ? Have you already been charged with a criminal offe
Federal Criminal Cases: How Do They Work?
Should you or a loved one be facing federal charges, it’s critical that you contact a skilled federal defense attorney as quickly as possible to fight
Federal Search Warrant
Why Did Federal Agents Show Up With a Federal Search Warrant? If federal agents show up at your house to carry out a search with a Federal Search Warr
NY Penal Law § 265.45: Safe Storage of Rifles, Shotguns, and Firearms
Safe Storage of Rifles, Shotguns, and Firearms in New York Many of the most tragic accidents connected to the use of guns occurred because a gun was n
NY Penal Law § 140.10: Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree
No matter if it is someone’s home, business or some other type of property, it is against the law to enter or remain on property that belongs to someo
NY Penal Law § 140.30: Burglary in the First Degree
Burglary in the First Degree in New York Many people link burglary with theft. Nevertheless, while a theft can take place during a burglary, it is not
NY Penal Law § 140.30: Burglary in the First Degree
Many people link burglary with theft. Nevertheless, while a theft can take place during a burglary, it is not necessary that anything is stolen in the
NY Penal Law § 140.25: Burglary in the Second Degree
Burglary is a crime that is often spoken of as "breaking and entering." It entails entering a structure without permission for the purpose of committi
NY Penal Law § 176.25: Insurance Fraud in the Second Degree
Insurance fraud is a widespread crime that involves intentionally making a false claim to an insurance company. A common type of insurance fraud is co
NY Penal Law § 176.20: Insurance fraud in the third degree
Insurance Fraud Insurance fraud is among the white collar crimes that entails deceiving an insurance company in order to receive insurance money. This
NY Penal Law § 176.20: Insurance fraud in the third degree
Insurance fraud is among the white collar crimes that entails deceiving an insurance company in order to receive insurance money. This statute covers
NY Penal Law § 176.10: Insurance Fraud in the Fifth Degree
Insurance fraud is among the white collar crimes that entails deceiving an insurance company in order to receive insurance money. This statute covers
NY Penal Law § 176.15: Insurance Fraud in the Fourth Degree
Insurance fraud is a white collar crime that occurs when someone provides false information to an insurance company in order to receive a payment from
NY Penal Law § 177.25: Health Care Fraud in the First Degree
Healthcare Fraud in the First Degree: Understanding New York's White Collar Crime Laws Healthcare fraud is a kind of white collar crime that entails p
NY Penal Law § 177.20: Health Care Fraud in the Second Degree
Healthcare Fraud in New York Healthcare fraud is a kind of white collar crime that entails putting in false medical claims in order to get payments fr
NY Penal Law § 177.15: Health Care Fraud in the Third Degree
Healthcare Fraud in New York Healthcare fraud is a kind of white collar crime that entails putting in false medical claims in order to get payments fr
NY Penal Law § 177.10: Health Care Fraud in the Fourth Degree
Healthcare Fraud in New York Healthcare fraud is a kind of white collar crime that entails putting in false medical claims in order to get payments fr
ICE and DHS Are Vigorously Pursuing Businesses in California and Texas
Companies in California and Texas that hire workers from Mexico are under heavy scrutiny and pursuit by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
NY Penal Law § 187.10: Residential Mortgage Fraud in the Fourth Degree
Residential Mortgage Fraud in New York According to the New York criminal code, residential mortgage fraud is defined as knowingly giving a false writ
NY Penal Law § 263.16: Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child
Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child Overview of Child Pornography Offenses in New York There are numerous offenses in the New York criminal cod
NY Penal Law § 158.50: Criminal Possession of Public Benefit Cards in the First Degree
If you have in your possession public benefit cards that are in another person's name or in the names of several other people, you may have committed
NY Penal Law § 158.30: Criminal Use of a Public Benefit Card in the Second Degree
New York law prohibits people from using another person's public benefit identification documents to receive public assistance benefits. such as healt
NY Penal Law § 158.25: Welfare Fraud in the First Degree
Because of the amount of welfare fraud that occurs, law enforcement has focused an increasing amount of resources to identifying and prosecuting those
NY Penal Law § 158.20: Welfare Fraud in the Second Degree
Welfare fraud is the crime of receiving public assistance benefits based on some type of fraudulent act, such as making false statements on an applica
NY Penal Law § 158.15: Welfare Fraud in the Third Degree
Welfare fraud is the act of receiving public assistance benefits on the basis of some kind of fraudulent action. The fraud can include giving false st
NY Penal Law § 158.10: Welfare Fraud in the Fourth Degree
When considering the crime of theft, we generally tend to think about such crimes as grand larceny, burglary, shoplifting and robbery. Nevertheless, t
NY Penal Law § 158.05: Welfare Fraud in the Fifth Degree
When considering the crime of theft, we generally tend to think about such crimes as grand larceny, burglary, shoplifting and robbery. Nevertheless, t
NY Penal Law § 156.26: Computer Tampering in the Second Degree
If you gain access to a computer without authorization and then alter or destroy computer data or a computer program, you will have committed the crim
NY Penal Law § 156.25: Computer Tampering in the Third Degree
In the New York Penal code, the definition of “unlawful access of computers” is illegally accessing a computer or computer network, or allowing anothe
NY Penal Law § 156.20: Computer Tampering in the Fourth Degree
In the New York criminal code, the definition of “unlawful access of computers” is illegally accessing a computer or computer network, or allowing ano
NY Penal Law § 156.10: Computer Trespass
The crime of unauthorized access of a computer can entail a number of different activities, including deciphering another person's secret password and
NY Penal Law § 115.08: Criminal Facilitation in the First Degree
If another person commits a crime with your help, then you too will face criminal charges. This is the case even if you were not present during the co
NY Penal Law § 105.17: Conspiracy in the First Degree
If you make plans with one or more other people to commit a crime, and you take steps in furtherance of such a plan, according to the criminal code, y
Federal Criminal Investigations Lawyers
Have you ever wondered what it means to be subpoenaed by a federal grand jury? It's not something most people think about - until it happens to them.
Healthcare Defense Administrative Complaints Hearings Lawyers
Medical professionals are some of the most regulated in the country. Among the things most feared by physicians and other healthcare practitioners inc
How Does FCPA Apply For Foreign Companies
International business corruption is a common issue that most businesses face – especially when operating from other countries. The Foreign Corruption
NY Penal Law § 470.20: Money Laundering in the First Degree
Money Laundering in the First Degree What is Money Laundering? In order to hide proceeds from criminal activity such as drug dealing, gambling, fraud
NY Penal Law § 470.10: Money Laundering in the Third Degree
Money Laundering in the Third Degree What is Money Laundering? In order to conceal the proceeds from criminal activity such as drug dealing, people wh
NY Penal Law § 125.55: Self-Abortion in the First Degree
An abortion or abortional act is defined as carrying out an action that is intended to cause a miscarriage. The abortion can be a physical illegal ope
NY Penal Law § 125.14: Aggravated Vehicular Homicide
Under the New York Penal Code, if you are intoxicated from having used drugs or alcohol, and you kill someone while you are driving a car, minivan, SU
NY Penal Law § 125.13: Vehicular Manslaughter in the First Degree
If you strike and kill a pedestrian or another driver with your vehicle, it could be perceived as much more than just a bad car accident. It might als
NY Penal Law § 125.12: Vehicular Manslaughter in the Second Degree
In the event that you are intoxicated from having used drugs or alcohol, and you kill someone while you are driving a car, minivan, SUV or any other t
NY Penal Law § 125.26: Aggravated Murder
If you intentionally cause the death of another person, you will face a homicide charge. There are a number of different offenses in the New York crim
NY Penal Law § 125.27: Murder in the First Degree
If you cause the death of another person with intent to do so, you will face a homicide charge. There are a number of different offenses in the New Yo
NY Penal Law § 125.25: Murder in the Second Degree
In the event that you intentionally or recklessly bring about the death of another individual, you could be up against a homicide charge. There are a
NY Penal Law § 125.22: Aggravated Manslaughter in the First Degree
Killing a police officer or peace officer is a serious crime. This is the case even if you did not intend to kill the officer, but your actions indica
NY Penal Law § 125.15: Manslaughter in the Second Degree
If any actions that you take result in the death of another individual, even if it was not your intention that the person die, you could be charged wi
NY Penal Law § 125.11: Aggravated Criminally Negligent Homicide
Although the crime of homicide frequently involves intentionally causing the death of another individual, it can also involve bringing about the death
NY Penal Law § 125.10: Criminally Negligent Homicide
Although the crime of homicide frequently involves intentionally causing the death of another individual, it can also involve bringing about the death
NY Penal Law § 145.45: Tampering with a Consumer Product in the First Degree
Since the early 1980's, a multitude of consumer products have specially designed caps and seals to stop people from tampering with what’s inside the p