Fraud cases often sound straightforward: someone lies, someone loses money and prosecutors file charges. In practice, fraud allegations can involve complex questions about intent, judgment and capacity. Mental health can be relevant because many fraud offenses require...
Police have increasingly used technology to track people near a crime scene. A new U.S. Supreme Court case, Chatrie v. United States, clarified how your rights apply to the practice known as geofencing. The ruling supports your Fourth Amendment right to privacy for...
Many criminal charges relate to impulsive mistakes. People fail to consider the consequences before reacting in anger during a confrontation, for example. They may then face violent criminal charges due to their lack of emotional regulation. Other times, the state may...
Police may connect a kidnapping accusation to a sex offense. In New York, these cases can move fast. You may need clear information about what courts must prove, what evidence they may seek and why they sometimes file both charges. Legal framework and...
You might think that answering a few questions from investigators is harmless. Many people assume casual conversations carry no risk. In reality, even short chats can sometimes lead to an arrest. Understanding how these situations unfold may help you handle...
The holiday season, often portrayed as the most wonderful time of the year, can paradoxically become a period of significant stress and tension for many individuals and families. The pressures of hosting gatherings, financial strains from gift-giving, and the...
If you have been accused of violence or harassment in New York City, you should be aware that your legal issues might extend beyond criminal courts. The New York Gender-Motivated Violence Act (GMVA) allows people to sue for damages in civil court, leading to large...
An arrest can hurt your reputation, and a conviction can be devastating if you hold a professional license in New York. As a lawyer, doctor, engineer or other licensed professional, you risk losing your license, clients’ trust and your ability to work. Even minor...
When an Ivy League university student is accused of a crime, the impact goes far beyond the courtroom. Schools like Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown and Penn all represent the cream of the crop, but a single criminal charge can threaten...
Civil lawsuits differ from criminal cases in that instead of going against the state or federal government to fight criminal charges, civil cases typically involve disputes between individuals or organizations, where the plaintiff seeks compensation or another form of...