Pharmacist dodges murder rap in criminal defense
A New York pharmacist is facing serious sanctions during his criminal trial for actions that led to the deaths of multiple patients. The man mounted a criminal defense against allegations of mail...
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More New Yorkers will be able to seal previous convictions
Recently, New York lawmakers increased the age of criminal responsibility to 18. While this proposal received significant media coverage, a lesser-known part of that bill may nonetheless have...
Man faces new criminal possession of marijuana charge
A New York man with a history of arrests for criminal possession of marijuana is facing new charges following a traffic stop on April 13. According to news sources, the 32-year-old man has now been...
Can companies’ internal shoplifting programs see success?
Do all companies automatically call the police when they suspect a property crime? You may be surprised to learn that not everyone who is accused of shoplifting in New York is required to see the...
Opioid abuse and drugged driving on the rise
New York motorists may be dismayed to learn that, according to the National Survey of Drug Use and Health conducted in 2014, an estimated 10 million people admitted to drugged driving. Reports from...
A defendant’s silence used as evidence
When arrested, it is imperative to remain silent. Most people are familiar with the part of the Miranda warning that notes, "Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law." For those...
Why do insurance rates rise after a DWI charge?
Did you know that a drunk driving allegation could have a significant impact on your car insurance rates? A DWI can affect many aspects of your life. Even as you are thinking about your license...
New York teen taken into custody for drunk driving
Police say that a 19-year-old man was taken into custody after crashing his vehicle on Sunken Meadow Parkway in Kings Park on March 28. The crash occurred at about 5:30 p.m. near Exit SM5-Route 25A....
Did you know there are special courts for domestic violence?
Did you know that the state of New York has specific government initiatives designed to prevent domestic violence? The state is vocally committed to preventing domestic violence and helping victims...
Minor shoplifting charges can quickly become serious
When people think of someone shoplifting, they often imagine someone taking something without paying, leaving a store and then almost immediately being stopped by security guards and forced to...