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NY Penal Law § 156.05: Unauthorized Use of a Computer
In the criminal code, the definition of “unlawful access of computers” is illegally accessing a computer or computer network, or allowing another person to have access. The crime of unauthorized access of a computer can entail a number of different activities, including deciphering another person’s secret password and utilizing it to access that person’s computer, […]
read moreNY 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 commission of the crime that you aided. You will be charged with criminal facilitation. Four different criminal facilitation crimes are covered in the New York criminal code. […]
read moreNY 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, you have already committed a crime. The crime of conspiracy entails planning to or actually forming an arrangement with others to take part in a criminal […]
read moreHow to Challenge a Federal Criminal Conviction
How to Challenge a Federal Criminal Conviction It may still be possible to appeal the decision even after conviction in a federal court following criminal allegations. Provided you act quickly, you have the right to appeal the federal judge’s decision. Our federal defense lawyers can help you work through the post-conviction process to determine what […]
read moreFederal 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. Getting that official letter in the mail can be jarring, to say the least. But, take a deep breath. We’re here to walk you through exactly what […]
read moreCriminal Appeals for Federal Cases
Criminal Appeals for Federal Cases The end of the legal battle doesn’t stop when you or your loved ones have received unfavorable outcomes. Reach out to a skilled federal appeals attorney who can guide you through the steps of appealing the outcome, giving you another shot at justice. If your criminal case was lost at […]
read morenational security cybercrime defense cybercrime counter malign foreign influence lawyers
Cyber attacks can influence and even interfere with American democracy, which is one of the reasons that the United States takes them so seriously. It has become the new reality that authorities in the United States face, and they don’t take this lightly. The FBI and the DOJ enhances the capabilities of what they can […]
read moreHealthcare 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 include Medicare audits, qui tam lawsuit, an IRS tax dispute, a malpractice accusation among others. Another thing that can send cold chills down the spines of many doctors is an administrative complaint from […]
read moreFCPA DOJ Guidance Lawyers
As today’s modern business world has become more complex, it has also become more international in terms of developing working relationships with individuals and companies overseas. While in most cases the relationships forged are perfectly legal, they may be called into question by authorities from the federal government. If this happens, it will likely be […]
read moreHow 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 Act (FCPA) was formulated to hold businesses in the United States accountable for aiding corruption and eradicating it. The enforcement of the FCPA act has over the years increased. This made all American companies […]
read moreCompensation Arrangement Exceptions Stark Law Lawyers
According to Stark law or the Physician Self-Referral Act, physicians or doctors are prohibited from referring Medicaid or Medicare patients to specific health service providers -in which the medical practitioner doing the referral has a financial interest. Considering the challenges associated with the implementation of the Stark law minus exception would make it close to […]
read moreAvoid ZPIC overpayment assessments lawyers
The most stressful parts of the ZPIC audits manifest when the federal government auditors discover a number of ways through which your Medicare claims don’t comply with the stipulated requirements. You should always strive to avoid ZPIC assessments rather than allowing them to hamper your business operations. The hassle of filing a determination appeal can […]
read moreDo I Have to Talk to a Federal Grand Jury?
Do I Have to Talk to a Federal Grand Jury? You probably have a lot of questions and concerns on what the future holds when you receive a federal grand jury subpoena. Don’t worry; this is normal. We genuinely understand that the legal process can be confusing, traumatic and difficult to navigate without a knowledgeable […]
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Federal Crime FAQs Facing a federal criminal allegation means having a lot of questions. As a potential defendant, you want to know the charges you are up against, who is investigating you, what tactics they will use, and what you can do to fight back, along with what penalties you are facing, and how your […]
read moreNY 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 operation that is performed upon a pregnant woman, or it can be carried out by the taking of medication to induce a miscarriage. If a woman carries out an […]
read moreNY Penal Law § 125.50: Self-Abortion in the Second Degree
While abortion is generally legal in New York, under certain circumstances it is a crime. An “abortional act” is defined as an action that is intended to cause a miscarriage. The abortion can be a physical illegal operation that is performed upon a pregnant woman, or it can be carried out by the taking of […]
read moreNY Penal Law § 125.45: Abortion in the First Degree
While abortion is generally legal in New York, under certain circumstances it is a crime. An “abortional act” is defined as an action that is intended to cause a miscarriage. The abortion can be a physical illegal operation that is performed upon a pregnant woman, or it can be carried out by the taking of […]
read moreNY Penal Law § 125.40: Abortion in the Second Degree
While abortion is generally legal in New York, under certain circumstances it is a crime. An “abortional act” is defined as an action that is intended to cause a miscarriage. The abortion can be a physical illegal operation that is performed upon a pregnant woman, or it can be carried out by the taking of […]
read moreNY 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, SUV or any other type of vehicle, you will be charged with a serious crime. In New York, there are three offenses related to killing a person when […]
read moreNY 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 also be a serious criminal offense. Pursuant to New York’s criminal code, if you are driving your car while you are intoxicated or transporting dangerous materials, and […]
read moreNY 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 type of vehicle, you could face the charge of vehicular manslaughter. In the New York criminal code, three different types of criminal offenses related to killing someone […]
read moreNY 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 criminal code connected with the crime of taking the life of another person. These include homicide, manslaughter and murder. Of all of the offenses that are related to homicide, […]
read moreNY 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 York criminal code connected with the crime of taking the life of another person. These include homicide, manslaughter and murder. Of all of the offenses that […]
read moreNY 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 number of different offenses in the New York criminal code that are related to taking the life of another individual. These include homicide, manslaughter and murder. Of all of […]
read moreNY 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 indicated that you did intend to injure the officer. Under New York Penal Law § 125.22 you could be prosecuted for aggravated manslaughter in the first degree […]
read moreNY Penal Law § 125.21: Aggravated Manslaughter in the Second Degree
The killing of a police officer or peace office is a rather serious offense. This is a fact even if killing the officer was not intentional, but you did take some action with the intent to injure the officer. You could be prosecuted for aggravated manslaughter in the second degree under New York Penal Law […]
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