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NYC Drug Cultivation and Manufacture Lawyers
Drug cultivation and manufacture charges can range from simple misdemeanors to huge federal felonies. Regardless of the severity of the charge, you need a competent and forceful criminal defense attorney. We can help with all types of drug cultivation and manufacture cases. Manufacturing drugs, or growing marijuana is a huge felony. If you’re involved in […]
read moreTEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE PERMITS Lawyers
When Do I Need a Liquor License for My Special Event? If you are planning to host an event where liquor will be sold such as a wedding or graduation party, then you will first need to get approved for a liquor license before you inform your guests that you’ll be serving their favorite alcoholic […]
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Insider Trading: A Serious Crime with Severe Consequences Insider trading is a serious crime that can result in significant penalties and a tarnished reputation. If you are facing allegations of insider trading, it is essential to hire a federal criminal defense attorney to defend you. Insider trading occurs when an individual uses non-public information to […]
read moreNYC Family Offense Petition Lawyers
Of course, of course! Let’s discuss an important legal instrument in New York known as a “family offense petition.” Picture this: It’s pretty much your formal request for what’s often called a “restraining order” or, perhaps you prefer the term, “personal protection order.” When, say, someone has committed an act that’s forbidden against someone they’re […]
read moreNY Mortgage and Creditors Fraud
In this post we’re going to continue our ongoing look at New York’s penal laws, this time with the various charges involved in mortgage and creditor fraud. So first off, let’s start with fraud in insolvency. Fraud in insolvency. For this section, administrator basically means an assignee or trustee for a creditor’s benefit, liquidator, or […]
read moreQueens Drug Trafficking Lawyers
Drug Trafficking Charges and Defenses Drug trafficking is the same as drug dealing. The law considers them to be separate. Drug trafficking includes the transport, manufacturing, distribution, and selling of illegal drugs. The context matters a lot when you are considering drug trafficking. Two factors that influence the charges include the measurement of the drugs […]
read moreWire Fraud Lawyers
Wire Fraud: A Serious White Collar Crime The United States Penal Code defines wire fraud as “Financial fraud involving the use of telecommunications or information technology,” and it’s a white collar crime in every state. Fraud that includes the use of electronics is automatically considered more severe than fraud not using electronic means. Every state […]
read morePrescription Fraud Lawyers
What Is Prescription Fraud? There are several things that constitute prescription fraud. You could present yourself to a doctor or a pharmacist in a false manner just to get medications. Another situation is visiting numerous doctors or hospitals to get medications that are then used for personal use or sold to make money. This would […]
read moreFederal Baltimore Ppp And Eidl Loan Fraud Lawyers
Federal Baltimore PPP and EIDL Loan Fraud Lawyers The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Are you facing accusations of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) fraud? These were government relief programs meant to help businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The PPP loans provided were meant […]
read moreNYC Escrow Fraud Lawyers
Understanding Escrow Service Scams: Protecting Your Rights An escrow service is typically implemented in an auction or sales transaction to protect the buyer. The purchaser buys an item, usually for a large amount of money, and he or she pays the escrow service the amount owed. The seller then ships the item to the buyer, […]
read moreNYC Misdemeanor Lawyers
Throughout the United States, criminal offenses are divided into distinct categories by state criminal systems. Each of these categories is largely defined by the severity of the crime, the amount of jail time it can entail, and the magnitude of any associated fines or other penalties. A crime can be either an administrative infraction, a […]
read morePreventing Racial Bias In Jury Questions In NY Murder Cases
Capital Cases: Individual Questioning for Racial Bias In any case where the crime charged is punishable by death, the court will, on motion of either party, allow the parties, starting with the people, to examine the prospective jurors individually and outside the presence of the other prospective jurors in regards to their qualifications to serve […]
read moreGrocery Store Criminal Defense Lawyers
When the Unexpected Happens at the Checkout Line We have all been there – one second, you’re standing in line at the grocery store, minding your own business – on your cell phone, and then suddenly…chaos erupts out of nowhere in front of you. Maybe someone decided to cut the line and then an argument […]
read moreImmigration Fraud Lawyers and Attorneys
Immigration Fraud There are numerous people trying to find a way to help those who want to live in the United States legally. However, many of these people operate in an illegal manner. They could provide or create work visas so that immigrants can get a job. There’s nothing wrong with immigrants working, but they […]
read moreReckless Endangerment Lawyers
In New York, not every crime requires criminal intent. Sometimes, people act so carelessly that their actions can be considered criminal, even when they never intended to cause harm. This is one characteristic of the reckless endangerment laws that govern behaviour in the Bronx and throughout New York State. A Deeper Look at the Reckless […]
read moreStaten Island Postnuptial Lawyers
Need a Postnuptial Agreement in Staten Island? Work with the Best Lawyers Married couples in Staten Island often pursue postnuptial agreements to update finances, assets, businesses, and inheritance matters from their original prenup. But postnuptials come with legal risks if not properly structured. Attempting DIY postnups without experienced attorneys? Big mistake. These contracts contain complex […]
read moreWhat do Police Consultants do?
Police consultants are independent advisors who provide guidance and expertise to law enforcement agencies. They work closely with police departments to identify issues and offer solutions to improve operations, policies, procedures, and training. Overview of Police Consultant Duties Some of the key responsibilities of a police consultant include: Conducting assessments – Consultants meet with police leadership and analyze current practices, data, community relations, staffing, budgets, equipment, and more to pinpoint areas for improvement. Making recommendations – Based […]
read moreNew York Penal Law 120 – Assault Crimes
While it can be complicated and at times confusing to sift through the mountain of legalese that is New York penal law, it doesn’t have to be that way. In this article we’ll take you through assault crimes in New York step by step so that everything will become much clearer for you. First up […]
read moreDEA Investigation of Physician Assistants
DEA Registration Defense for Physician Assistants Our attorneys help PA’s with DEA registration defense throughout the USA. There are many different types of healthcare providers who deal with controlled substances. As a result, the DEA conducts audits and investigations to ensure there is no drug diversion and drug trafficking ongoing. PA’s could find themselves under […]
read moreNYC Financial Fraud Lawyers
Understanding Financial Fraud Individuals who have committed financial fraud have performed an intentional act of deception. The act of financial fraud involves illegal transactions with a goal of personal financial benefit. Financial fraud is often conducted by business professionals who possess specialized knowledge and use it for criminal purposes. Anyone accused of financial fraud should […]
read moreWhat Is the Difference Between a Physician Self-Referral and a Kickback?
Understanding the Differences: Kickbacks vs. Physician Self-Referrals When dealing with Medicare, Tricare, Medicaid, or any other government benefit program, medical providers must navigate regulatory and statutory billing restrictions. Every healthcare provider must adhere to specific compliance laws, such as the Anti-Kickback Statute and Physician Self-Referral Law. Both of those laws have limitations, requirements, and penalties. […]
read moreNY Penal Law 165 Criminal Possession of Stolen Property
Now that we’ve spoken about theft in regards to actual physical things as well as services of all kinds, it’ll be useful for us to talk about criminal possession of property that’s already been stolen. So in order to do this, we’re going to work our way down the list of degrees, increasing in severity, […]
read moreUnfiled Tax Return Help Lawyers
The Consequences of Failing to File Your U.S. Tax Returns Every U.S. citizen and legal resident is obligated by law to not only report their worldwide income, but also to remit taxes on any income regardless of the source or where it was earned. In actuality, even if no U.S. taxes are due in that […]
read moreWhat is the procedure for appearance tickets (DAT) in New York?
What is an appearance ticket An appearance ticket is a written notice that’s issued and subscribed by a police officer that directs a designated person to appear in a local criminal court at some future time in connection with their alleged commission of a crime. In essence, if you committed a less serious offense, instead […]
read moreDWI Refusal Hearing Lawyers NYC
WHAT IS A DWI REFUSAL HEARING Regardless of whether it’s right or wrong, if you refuse to submit to a DWI chemical test, your license to drive in NY will be revoked for one year. Within 14 days of your arraignment, the DMV will schedule a refusal hearing. This is a separate hearing from your criminal […]
read moreBrooklyn Order of Protection Lawyers
Here is the formatted article with proper spacing, headings, formatting, and relevant hyperlinks: What is an Order of Protection? In New York, an Order of Protection is obtained with a court order that explains what one individual can and can’t do to another individual. There are times when an Order of Protection doesn’t allow an […]
read moreWhat Happens At Federal Arraignment?
What Is The Arraignment? The federal arraignment is a court hearing after an indictment, complaint, or criminal information is filed in which the defendant is informed of the criminal charges filed and enters a plea. This is the first appearance by the defendant in federal court after the arrest. The arraignment is not a trial. […]
read moreNYC Tax Fraud Lawyers
Facing IRS Investigation: Do You Need a Tax Fraud Lawyer? If there is one thing that strikes fear in the hearts of people, it’s having the Internal Revenue Service place them under investigation for tax fraud. When this happens, the IRS will do anything to gain an indictment and conviction. In fact, in 2015 the […]
read moreNYC Arson Defense Lawyers
Accused of Arson? Get Legal Help from Criminal Defense Attorneys Are you being investigated, or accused, of committing arson? As most people know – Arson is when you explode, or burn, a dwelling or the surroundings of a space. Arson can apply to both commercial and residential buildings. If you do arson in connection with […]
read moreNew York Dental License Defense Lawyers
New York Dental License Defense Lawyers: We Protect Your Career and Reputation If you’re a dentist in New York, being investigated, we can help. As a dentist in New York, your license is your livelihood. You’ve spent so many years training and building your dental practice, and any threat to your license can be devastating. It could result in financial, reputational, or […]
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