When charged with a criminal offense, you know that your future could be at stake. Regardless of the specific charges you are facing, a conviction could result in everything from time behind bars to expensive fines that you may not be able to afford. Additionally, a...
When you talk on the phone or speak to someone in your home, you have the expectation that things you say stay between you and the other party. You likely are not considering who could be listening to you or how someone could eventually use your private conversation...
Trying out social media trends can lead to trouble, as seen in the rising rates of car theft across the nation. In New York City, the Kia Challenge is causing some trouble for car owners. What started as a social media challenge is leading to life-altering...
While stop-and-frisk laws have changed to combat unfair and illegal profiling, New Yorkers have seen the shaky practice rise. Recent research indicates that fewer than half of stops happen unlawfully. That makes understanding the legality and potential for an arrest...
White-collar crimes typically involve fraud or other types of deception committed with the intent of financial gain. These offenses can vary from simple acts of deception to complex fraudulent operations, and these cases are typically very difficult to investigate and...
It can be intimidating to be under scrutiny from law enforcement. You may not be sure how to answer the questions they are asking, and you may not be sure if answering their questions could implicate you in a crime. It is in your interests to know how to protect...
When you stand accused of a crime, you have rights. The police have a responsibility to conduct searches and investigations within the limits of the law. If they fail to do so, the charges against you might not hold up in court. The Fourth Amendment protects suspects...
If you are facing a criminal trial as the defendant, you are likely experiencing significant stress and uncertainty regarding your future. If an eyewitness steps forward to testify against you, it might feel like you have no chance of securing an acquittal. The good...
When there is suspicion of criminal activity, investigators will begin the process of looking into every aspect of the lives of those suspected of the crime. This means that, if you are a suspect in a case, it is possible that law enforcement will research and...