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Read MoreInsurance Fraud in the Third Degree in New York What is Insurance Fraud? Insurance fraud is among the white collar crimes that entails deceiving an insurance company in order to receive insurance money. This statute covers fraud that involves any type of insurance policy, plan or arrangement including life insurance,…
Read MoreNew York OPMC Lawyers: Protecting Your Medical Career and Reputation Understanding the Office of Professional Medical Conduct The Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) investigates matters involving physicians, and physician and specialist assistants. They monitor all practitioners subject to Orders of the State Board for Professional Medical Conduct. They keep…
Read MoreManslaughter in the Second Degree Understanding Murder vs. Manslaughter If any actions that you take result in the death of another individual, even if it was not your intention that the person die, you could be charged with a serious criminal offense. There are different terms in the New York…
Read MoreStrangulation in the Second Degree in New York Understanding Strangulation and Choking Laws To cause someone to stop breathing or to obstruct that person’s ability to breathe is against the law. Such actions are considered extremely serious by New York law enforcement because they frequently lead to severe injuries and…
Read MoreLabor Trafficking What is Labor Trafficking? The term “labor trafficking” is a contemporary term that basically means slavery. It speaks of making a person perform work by the use of force, fraud, or coercion. There are numerous types of labor trafficking, including forcing a person to work to pay off a debt,…
Read MoreCustodial Interference in the Second Degree When Custody Disputes Lead to Criminal Charges Child custody cases can often become rather contentious. Ultimately, the judge must render the decision as to custody and visitation between the parents. Nonetheless, there are times when one of the parents disagrees with the decision and…
Read MoreIn New York criminal law, larceny is a legal term for theft or stealing. In general, there are two types of larceny. There is petit larceny and there is grand larceny. You would face a charge of petit larceny under New York Penal Code § 155.25 if you steal property. That said, petit larceny only applies if whatever property you are accused of stealing…
Read MoreGrand Larceny in the Third Degree in New York Grand larceny in the third degree is one of the six larceny offenses in the New York Penal Code. It is a class D felony offense. Larceny is a legal term for theft, or stealing the property of another individual. The…
Read MoreGrand Larceny in the Second Degree in New York If you are suspected of theft in New York, grand larceny is the offense with which you could be charged. Under New York criminal law, larceny is a legal term for theft, or stealing the property of another individual with the…
Read MoreRobbery in the First Degree in New York If you are accused of a robbery offense, that means you have been accused of more than just stealing. To be accused of robbery means you also used force or the threat of violence to accomplish the theft. Because of the added…
Read MoreSexually Motivated Felony in New York If you commit a felony offense, such as kidnapping, assault, or burglary for the purpose of receive sexual gratification, you will have also committed the sex offense of sexually motivated felony as dictated in New York Penal Code section 130.91. To face this charge,…
Read MoreNY Penal Law § 120.09: Assault on a Judge The crime of assault entails using violence against another individual and, as a result, injuring that person. When an assault involves certain officials, such as judges, you will face a more serious assault charge. In the event that you are convicted on such…
Read MoreNY Penal Law § 130.65-a: Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Fourth Degree Definition of Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Fourth Degree The definition provided by New York Penal Law for aggravated sexual abuse in the fourth degree is inserting a foreign object into another person’s vagina, urethra, penis, rectum or…
Read MoreNY Penal Law § 130.25: Rape in the Third Degree You have committed the sex crime of rape in the third degree under the New York Penal Code section 130.25 if you act in any of the following ways: Conduct sexual intercourse with someone who was not capable of consenting…
Read MoreYou have committed aggravated sexual abuse in the third degree under New York Penal Code § 130.66 if you insert a foreign object into another person’s vagina, urethra, penis, rectum or anus of that person, and you do this by forcible compulsion. You will also be looking at this charge if you put a foreign object into another individual…
Read MoreForcible touching is described in the New York Penal Code § 130.52 as purposefully touching the sexual or intimate parts of someone else’s body for no reason or in order to get personal sexual gratification. Touching can entail squeezing, grabbing, or pinching. Although it is serious, it is not a felony like the majority of the…
Read MoreNY Penal Law § 130.75: Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree The duo of course of sexual conduct against a child crimes are defined in New York Penal Code § 130.75 offenses that seek to punish those who repeatedly sexually molest children. It is defined as engaging in a…
Read MoreSexual abuse in the second degree as defined in New York Penal Code section 130.60 is a sex crime and it is a class A misdemeanor as opposed to a felony. If you engage in sexual contact with another individual without that individual’s consent and that lack of consent is based on a reason other than that…
Read MoreSexual abuse in the third degree is one of the trio of sexual abuse offenses defined in New York law. It is the least severe of the sexual abuse crimes. You will face this charge under New York Penal Code section 130.55 if you subject another individual to sexual contact without that person’s consent. This…
Read MoreNY Penal Law § 130.95: Predatory Sexual Assault One of the most serious crimesin New York’s criminal codeis predatory sexual assault. It is one of the two sex crime classified among the class A-II felonies. If you are convicted of this offense, you could end up spending the rest of your life…
Read MoreAggravated sexual abuse in the first degree, as described in New York Penal Code § 130.70, involves inserting a foreign object into the vagina, urethra, penis, rectum or anus of another individual without that person’s consent. That said, the statute does not provide examples of what specific foreign object must be used for…
Read MorePredatory Sexual Assault Against a Child in New York This is described in New York Penal Code § 130.96 as a criminal offense that involves committing one of these crimes: criminal sexual act in the first degree, rape in the first degree, aggravated sexual abuse in the first degree, or…
Read MoreCrack Cocaine Possession Charges in New York Crack is a type of cocaine that is made by cooking cocaine with baking soda. Crack is less expensive that cocaine, and it is also highly addictive, so it is a commonly abused illegal substance, especially in New York. It is a schedule II controlled…
Read MoreGang Assault in the Second Degree: What You Need to Know If you are being charged with gang assault in the second degree then chances are you are very puzzled and have a lot of questions. New York City has a measured response to this charge. And there is no question you…
Read MoreForgery in New York In New York, an individual has committed forgery when they falsely create, alter or complete a written instrument. Their purpose must be to deceive, defraud or cause injury to another person or entity. The levels of criminal forgery increase by degrees based on the instrument utilized…
Read MoreDrug Distribution and Intent to Sell Charges in New York Drug crimes are some of the most commonly committed and most heavily prosecuted crimes in the state of New York. Drug use poses a serious risk to public health and can lead to other crimes. Of the forty drug-related crimes…
Read MoreInsurance Fraud Charges in New York: Your Complete Legal Guide Insurance fraud is a serious charge to have leveled against you. If you have been accused of an insurance fraud crime in the state of New York, regardless of the severity of the charge, you need to contact experienced legal representation….
Read MoreGun Crimes in New York City The most obvious type of gun crime is a violent crime, such as assault, murder or armed robbery. However, there are plenty of other ways you can get in trouble for having or using a gun incorrectly, and sometimes, people don’t even realize what they’re doing is illegal until it’s too…
Read MorePickpocketing and Grand Larceny From the Person Why Pickpocketing is a Serious Crime in New York Theft can be committed in a variety of different ways. You might steal someone’s property from their car or their home, steal property using the internet as a facilitator, or steal property directly from…
Read MoreGang Assault in New York: First and Second Degree Assault is a very common type of crime in both New York and the rest of the United States. “Assault” refers to any crime that uses violence for the injury of another individual. Shooting someone with a gun or beating up a person in…
Read MoreUnderstanding Expungement and Its Impact on Your Criminal Record Being charged with a crime is always a very stressful and scary experience. Those that are charged and convicted with a crime could end up facing severe financial penalties and could even end up spending time in jail. While penalties and…
Read MoreFederal vs. State Criminal Charges in New York There are multiple instances in which a person might be accused of violating New York law without realizing that they have also violated federal criminal laws and regulations. It’s important to speak with an experienced New York attorney who can evaluate the…
Read MoreFelony Charges in New York: What You Need to Know Felony charge are more serious than misdemeanor charges. As the result, a felony criminal conviction carries stiffer penalties that can impact your life forever. Not only do felony convictions carry potential time in prison, there’s also a slew of classes and fines, probation, and other consequences that…
Read MoreCriminal Sexual Act in the Second Degree: Understanding Your Defense Options You can be charged with criminal sexual act in the second degree if you are 18 years old or older, have oral or anal sex with an individual who is under the age of 15. And or if you have oral…
Read MoreFalsification of Business Records in New York For a business of any kind to be successful, it will need to be able to keep clean and accurate accounting books. This will allow them to make good business decisions and pay their fair amount of taxes. While it is a good…
Read MoreUnderstanding New York Law on Child Pornography Under New York law, an individual commits the crime of child pornography, when they take pictures or videos of a child who is either unclothed or is engaging in activities of a sexual nature. For the purposes of the law, a child is…
Read MoreNYC Assault Charges: Understanding Your Defense Options One of the most famous crimes in NYC is assault. According to the New York law, assault can be defined as conduct that causes offensive physical behavior or physical harm to another individual. Or intention attempt to cause harm. Because of the nature of these crimes including…
Read MoreDeportation and Removal Proceedings There are several reasons the government can initiate deportation proceedings. Because the laws regarding deportation are often difficult to understand, hiring an attorney can be very beneficial. Often this can make a difference between staying in the country or being expelled. In addition, this is a situation that can…
Read MoreForeclosure Fraud: Protect Your Rights as a Homeowner When you go to purchase a home, you sign papers with the agreement that you will pay back the loan according to the terms described and agreed to in the document. You are informed of the due date of each payment, interest…
Read MoreFor those who have committed a sex crime in the past, they have a good chance of being sent to prison again if they fail register. Regardless of the amount of time served, whether a few months or a couple years, you will have to register as a sex offender…
Read MoreBench Warrants and Failure to Appear in New York In New York, when an individual fails to appear in court for a criminal case, a judge will issue a bench warrant for his or her arrest. This is can also result in a separate criminal charge with additional consequences for jumping bail…
Read MoreMethamphetamine Manufacturing Charges in New York In New York’s state penal code, more than forty offenses are related to illegal drug crimes. Most of them refer to the criminalization of distribution and possession of marijuana and controlled substances. Several make the manufacturing of methamphetamine illegal. Methamphetamine is a very dangerous and addictive drug…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Assault Charges in New York If you recklessly, intentionally, or negligently cause physical harm to come to another person, you can be charged with one or more of several different assault crimes that have been defined within New York Penal Law. When the victim of the assault is someone you’ve had…
Read MoreDisability Fraud Charges: What You Need to Know When someone receives disability because of being unable to work, that person usually has to go through an application process that involves reporting wages that have been earned from previous jobs as well as reasons behind not being able to hold a job. At…
Read MoreNew York Shoplifting Laws In New York, shoplifting is a serious issue. There are some who estimate that shoplifters cause businesses to lose billions of dollars each year. Because of this, prosecutors in New York are aggressive against shoplifters. The legal definition for shoplifting in New York is referred to…
Read MoreFood Stamp Fraud Defense No one wants to be on welfare, no one wants to collect food stamps. People do it out of desperation. They do it because all other options have been exhausted. If you are like most of the individuals on government assistance programs, then your only desire…
Read MoreSNAP Vendor Violation Letters: Overview and Legal Process The USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, or SNAP, program provides economically disadvantaged people in the United States with assistance in purchasing food. Upon meeting certain requirements, a merchant is able to participate in the SNAP program. If you are a SNAP program participant, you may encounter a…
Read MoreOverview of the USDA Vendor Disqualification Review Process The U.S. Department of Agricultural Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or snap, is the primary food assistance program in the United States. Vendors or merchants are able to apply to participate in the program. If accepted, the merchants can sell certain foodstuffs to program…
Read MoreFood Stamp Fraud: A Serious Crime with Consequences Understanding Food Stamp Fraud It used to be easy for babysitters to collect payments for children in their care while their parent collected benefits in a neighboring state. It was easy to collect for three children when you only had two. Even…
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