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NY Penal Law § 120.18: Menacing a police officer or peace officer

NY Penal Law § 120.18: Menacing a police officer or peace officer Menacing is an offense that involves doing something that puts another person in fear of being subjected to immediate physical injury. No such physical injury is necessary to be charged with menacing.  It is not even necessary that…

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NY Penal Law § 120.14: Menacing in the second degree

NY Penal Law § 120.14: Menacing in the second degree Menacing is an offense that involves doing something that puts another person in fear of being subjected to immediate physical injury. No such physical injury is necessary to be charged with menacing.  The statute simply requires that you threaten another…

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NY Penal Law § 120.03: Vehicular assault in the second degree

NY Penal Law § 120.03: Vehicular assault in the second degree If you injure someone while you are driving a vehicle and you are intoxicated by drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident, you have committed the crime of vehicular assault.  Three different types of vehicular assault offenses…

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NY Penal Law § 120.70: Luring a child

NY Penal Law § 120.70: Luring a child Some of the most reprehensible crimes are those where the victims are children. In many cases, sex crimes against children start off with the child being lured away from safety by a perpetrator using bait such as a toy, a puppy, or…

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NY Penal Law § 120.25: Reckless endangerment in the first degree

NY Penal Law § 120.25: Reckless endangerment in the first degree If you behave in a manner that shows that you have no regard for human life, you could face a felony reckless endangerment in the first degree charge. It does not matter if no one was actually injured. In…

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NY Penal Law § 120.45: Stalking in the fourth degree

NY Penal Law § 120.45: Stalking in the fourth degree Stalking entails repeated, unwanted behavior that appears obsessive toward another individual. As a result of such behavior, that individual feels emotionally, mentally or physically threatened. As a behavior, stalking can include a variety of actions such as following, telephoning, emailing,…

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NY Penal Law § 120.50: Stalking in the third degree

NY Penal Law § 120.50: Stalking in the third degree According to New York law, the act of stalking goes further than merely annoying another person. It entails repeated, unwanted behavior that appears obsessive toward another individual. As a result of such behavior, that individual feels emotionally, mentally or physically…

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NY Penal Law § 120.55: Stalking in the second degree

NY Penal Law § 120.55: Stalking in the second degree Over the past few decades, since stalking was first introduced to New York’s criminal code, apprehending and prosecuting stalkers has become a priority of law enforcement. Law enforcement perceives any act of stalking as a serious criminal offense.  This is…

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NY Penal Law § 120.60: Stalking in the first degree

NY Penal Law § 120.60: Stalking in the first degree The crime of stalking is typically thought of as the unwanted behavior of following another person, or calling, texting or emailing that person to a degree that it becomes annoying. On the contrary, stalking goes much further than merely annoying…

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NY Penal Law § 130.65-a: Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Fourth Degree

NY Penal Law § 130.65-a: 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 anus in a situation where that individual was not…

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NY Penal Law § 13025 Rape in the Third Degree

NY 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…

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NY Penal Law § 13020 Sexual Misconduct

NY Penal Law § 130.20: Sexual Misconduct Sexual misconduct is classiified as a sex crime. You have committed sexual misconduct under the New York Penal Code section 130.20 if you take any of these actions:   Engage in sexual intercourse with another person without that person’s consent Engage in oral…

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NY Penal Law § 130.66: Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree

You 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…

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NY Penal Law § 130.50: Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree

NY Penal Law § 130.50: Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree Criminal sexual act in the first degree is the most serious of the three different criminal sexual act offenses in the New York Penal Code. This crime is a class B felony. Criminal sexual act in the first…

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NY Penal Law § 130.45: Criminal Sexual Act in the Second Degree

Criminal sexual act in the second degree is among the three criminal sexual act crimes in the New York penal code. You would have committed criminal sexual act in the second degree  according to New York Penal Code § 130.45 if you: Are 18 years old or older and conduct…

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NY Penal Law § 13040: Criminal Sexual Act in the third degree

NY Penal Law § 130.40: Criminal Sexual Act in the third degree The definition of criminal sexual act in the third degree according to New York Penal Code § 130.40 is as follows   Engaging in oral sex or anal sex with an individual who was incapable of consenting, Engaging…

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NY Penal Law § 130.52: Forcible Touching

NY Penal Law § 130.52: Forcible Touching Forcible 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…

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NY Penal Law § 13053 Persistent Sexual Abuse

NY Penal Law § 130.53: Persistent Sexual Abuse You have committed persistent sexual abuse under New York Penal Code § 130.53 if you commit forcible touching, sexual abuse in the second degree or sexual abuse in the third degree and have also previousluy been convicted of these same offenses or…

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NY Penal Law § 13035 Rape in the First Degree

NY Penal Law § 130.35: Rape in the First Degree Of the three rape charges coveredin the New York Penal Code rape in the first degree, a class B felony, is the most serious. You will be charged with rape in the first degree under New York Penal Code section…

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NY Penal Law § 130.75: Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree

NY 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…

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NY Penal Law § 130.60: Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree

NY Penal Law § 130.60: Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree Sexual 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…

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NY Penal Law § 130.55: Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree

NY Penal Law § 130.55: Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree Sexual 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…

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NY Penal Law § 130.95: Predatory Sexual Assault

NY 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…

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NY Penal Law § 130.85: Genital Mutilation

NY Penal Law § 130.85: Genital Mutilation Female genital mutilation is a sex crime. Under New York Penal Code § 130.85, this crime involves excision of, circumcising, or infibulating any part of the labia or clitoris of a girl who is under the age of 18 years. Even if you…

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NY Penal Law § 130.70: Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the First Degree

NY Penal Law § 130.70: Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the First Degree Aggravated 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,…

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NY Penal Law § 130.30: Rape in the Second Degree

NY Penal Law § 130.30: Rape in the Second Degree You will be charged with the sex crime of rape in the second degree under New York Penal Code section 130.30 if you are 18 years old or older and you engage in sexual intercourse with a child who is…

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NY Penal Law § 130.96: Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child

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  course of sexual conduct against a child who is…

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NY Penal Law § 130.90: Facilitating a Sexual Offense with a Controlled Substance

To give another person incapacitating drugs without that person’s consent in order to have sex with them is a crimnial offense. If you do so, you could be looking at a charge of facilitating a sexual offense with a controlled substance under New York Penal Code § 130.90. The drugs…

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OIG Agent Warnings and Federal Employees

When a federal worker is under investigation by the federal government, they’ll mostly be contacted by the Office of Inspector General informing them of an investigation that is being carried out. In most cases, an OIG agent will call you and ask you for an interview or will give you…

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DEA Audits and Investigations

DEA Audits and Investigations What a Drug Enforcement Administration Audit or Inspection Can Mean for Your Pharmacy Aside from routine audits and inspections, a DEA audit can be a concerning matter. A search warrant may be obtained to investigate, or the DEA may request to inspect your facility. As a…

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DEA Defense Matters

DEA Defense Matters in a Nutshell The DEA, or more formally, the Drug Enforcement Administration is responsible for the monitoring of narcotics in the United States. While most people think this solely pertains to illegal substances, it also monitors other areas such as the medical field. In recent years, prescription…

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DEA Registration Application & Denial

DEA Registration Application & Denial The DEA Denial Explained If you’ve worked hard to become a medical provider and have been denied for DEA approval, you’re not alone. Doctors, dentists, nurse practitioners, and veterinarians all require this designation to prescribe important medications. The DEA occasionally denies applications or makes the…

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DEA Registration Disciplinary Action

DEA Registration Disciplinary Action In recent years, multiple agencies have cracked down on health care providers that exist for the purpose of writing and filling prescriptions for controlled substances. Disciplinary action taken against pain management physicians and clinics has been swift and severe. This includes pharmacies used to fill prescriptions…

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DEA Registration Surrenders

DEA Registration Surrenders If ever the question is asked about whether you should surrender your DEA registration, always remember that the answer is emphatically no. This is the only answer. What usually happens is a DEA agent shows up at your practice and starts to ask questions about how you…

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DEA Registration Suspension & Revocation

DEA Registration Suspension & Revocation There is an increasing number of suspension orders served by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that have resulted in the suspension of DEA registrations. There have also been a variety of related orders issued, such as orders to show cause as to why a DEA…

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Bronx Welfare Fraud Lawyers

Bronx Welfare Fraud Lawyers Welfare fraud cases and charges have increasingly become a problem in Bronx. The increased cases have made the government respond aggressively as they believe the increased number of cases have been contributed by the increased number of welfare systems that aim at protecting citizen’s financial interests….

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DEA Voluntary Registration Surrenders Lawyers

  Voluntary Surrender of DEA Registration Voluntary surrender of DEA registration is a way for healthcare practitioners to avoid further penalties and consequences by voluntarily giving up their DEA registration. It’s often offered as an alternative to having your license suspended or revoked, or facing other charges related to your…

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CFTC Defense Lawyers

Understanding the Role of the CFTC and Facing Investigations Working hand-in-hand with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the CFTC is an agency that does not hold back when investigating violations regarding futures, options, commodities, and other related areas. In fact, its team of investigators and…

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New York Penal Law 275.05: Manufacture of unauthorized recordings in the second degree

The State of New York and Unauthorized Recordings The State of New York has strict laws in place to protect the rights of artists and performers. It is illegal to profit unlawfully from another person’s performance, including recording and selling their performances without permission or the legal rights to do…

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New York Vehicle and Traffic Law 1192.3: Driving while intoxicated

New York Vehicle and Traffic Law 1192.3: Driving While Intoxicated In the state of New York, a driver may be charged with driving while intoxicated if he or she has a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher. However, drivers may still be taken into custody if other facts make…

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New York Penal Law 145.30: Unlawfully posting advertisements

New York Penal Law 145.30: Unlawfully posting advertisements Much like the “No Soliciting” sign that hangs from the doors of many homes and businesses in New York City, there are also “Post no bills” signs throughout the city. In short, there are specific areas for advertising and selling and places…

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New York Penal Code 176.45: Life settlement fraud in the fifth degree

An Overview of Life Settlement Fraud In order to understand the nuances of life settlement fraud, it’s important to have a basic understanding of life settlements in general. Put simply, a life settlement is a transaction between a life insurance policy owner and an insurance provider. The policy owner sells…

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New York Vehicle and Traffic Law 1212: Reckless driving Lawyers

Reckless Driving in New York: Understanding the Consequences Reckless driving is among the most serious traffic offenses in the state of New York. This is because it is considered to be a misdemeanor charge as opposed to an infraction. Therefore, you could have a criminal record if you are convicted…

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New York Penal Law 165.30: Fraudulent accosting

New York Penal Law 165.30: Fraudulent Accosting Fraudulent accosting is a crime that involves stopping another person in the middle of the crowd with the intention to defraud or trick that person. The most common examples are standing near a stadium or a theater and trying to sell them some…

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New York Penal Law 165.71: Trademark counterfeiting in the third degree

Trademark counterfeiting is a major problem in New York, particularly in New York City. A common site on the streets of the Big Apple is that of vendors hawking designer products that are priced well below the actual market price for these items. This is done because the products being…

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New York Penal Law 165.09: Auto stripping in the third degree

Auto stripping is a term that describes stealing vehicle parts or vandalizing those parts. In the real sense, a car is stripped to remove the most valuable parts of the car that have a better market to sell them for profit. Under the New York Penal Code 165: 09, you…

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New York Penal Law 245.11: Public display of offensive sexual material

The New York Penal Code makes it a crime to display sexually explicit material in a store window, showcase, rack, wall, door, or in any other manner that is visible to the public. The New York Penal Code defines sexually explicit material as being depictions that feature the human body,…

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New York Penal Law 185.15: Fraudulent disposition of property subject to a conditional sale contract

Contracts and the Crime of Fraudulent Disposition of Subject Due to a Conditional Sale Contract Contracts used in a variety of purposes often give clear directions regarding payment, particularly if payment is not completed at the time of sale. In some situations, violating a contract stipulation could also be a…

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New York Penal Code 178.25: Criminal Diversion of Prescription Medication and Prescriptions in the First Degree

Abuse of Controlled Prescription Medication and Penal Code 178.25 Abuse of controlled prescription medication has been on the rise in recent years. Law enforcement and the court system have been battling the unauthorized sale of controlled substances, and they take this issue very seriously in New York and all across…

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New York Penal Law 185.10: Fraudulent disposition of mortgaged property

Real Estate Fraud: Understanding Fraudulent Disposition of Mortgaged Property Real estate markets across the country are very sensitive markets, which rely heavily on the continued trust of banks and mortgage lenders. Because of this, there are laws in almost all areas of the country that protect lenders against fraudulent mortgage-related…

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