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New York Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (NY Penal Law 265.02)

Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree – New York Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree is categorized as a Class D felony, a violent felony, in the state of New York. A class D felony comes with a minimum prison sentence of two years and a…

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220.45 Criminally possessing a hypodermic instrument

The state of New York has very clear laws regarding the possession of hypodermic needles and syringes. Since the possession of needles quite frequently indicates a person uses illegal drugs, the law bars unauthorized possession and sale. Conversely, legal possession of a hypodermic needle or syringe falls outside of the criminal statute detailed in section 220.45 of the penal…

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Failure to Appear for a NYC Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT)

The Importance of Appearing for Your Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) in New York It might not seem like the biggest deal for some, but appearing for a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) in New York is a serious situation. When you’re summoned to appear for a DAT, you must be present…

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Criminal Tax Fraud in the First Degree: NY Tax Law 1806

Criminal Tax Fraud in the First Degree in New York Tax fraud is a serious offense that can lead to devastating consequences. Criminal tax fraud in the first degree in New York can lead to long prison sentences and hefty fines. The IRS is serious about collecting tax, and efforts…

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220 Controlled substances; definitions

When the police accuse someone of committing a crime, they have to prove that the person did specific things. It’s not enough just to accuse someone of selling drugs because law enforcement believes it’s true as they define it. Instead, New York law has definitions for words in controlled substances…

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Aggravated DWI – VTL 1192.2-a – .18 BAC

Aggravated DWI in New York: 0.18 Percent BAC Understanding DWI and BAC in New York According to New York criminal law, it is illegal drink and drive in the state. Driving while intoxicated is the act of operating a motor vehicle while in violation of the state’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). BAC is the amount…

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NEW YORK RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATION LAWYERS

Defending Restaurant Liquor License Violations in the State of New York The New York Liquor Authority of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control oversees the licensing of restaurants that serve any type of alcoholic beverage. The Liquor Authority is the agency that initiates action against a restaurant, or an owner…

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220.39 Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree

New York has several laws that prohibit selling drugs unlawfully. One of these laws is New York penal law 220.39. It prohibits the criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree. This a serious felony that falls in the middle of New York’s five classifications of sale of drug offenses….

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New York DWI & DUI Hardship Hearings

Driving Under the Influence in New York Driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence is a serious crime in New York. You are considered intoxicated if your blood alcohol content is .08 or higher. The penalties for driving under the influence ranges from loss of driving privileges to fines…

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220.31 Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fifth degree

New York law prohibits the sale of controlled substances. The seriousness of the offense depends on the exact details involved in the crime. It may depend on the substance involved, how much of the substance the person tries to sell, where it’s sold and the prior offenses of the person involved….

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220.41 Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the second degree

Overview In New York, you can face charges related to criminal sale of a controlled substance in the second degree if you deliberately and illegally sell a narcotic substance weighing at least 0.5 ounces, a stimulant weighing at least 0.5 ounces, lysergic acid weighing at least 0.5 milligrams and a stimulant weighing at least 0.5 ounces. You will also be…

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New York / NYC Liquor License Violations Lawyers

Liquor License Violations and Your Business There is one very good reason that restaurants should apply for liquor licenses IF they aren’t a 100% family friendly business, and that reason is money. The revenue that streams from liquor sales is as powerful as some of the whisky that bartenders pass…

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New York Hospital Negligence Defense Attorneys

If you or a member of your family has suffered serious injury as a result of neglect by a nurse, doctor or hospital, you could be having a valid medical malpractice case. While it’s very easy to locate attorneys through the Internet or in the phone book who deal with…

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new york pharmacist license defense lawyers

The State Department of Education and the Office of Professional Discipline (OPD) handle disciplinary actions against pharmacists in New York. Complaints against the pharmacist or an existing criminal conviction can lead to investigations of misconduct. In either situation, these are high stakes that could lead to having your license revoked….

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New York Physical Therapy License Defense Lawyers

Physical therapists are necessary to treat a number of different accidents, injuries, and conditions. Regardless of age, visiting a physical therapist may be necessary so it is an important job to have. But when something goes wrong, a physical therapist may be blamed. When facing a case as a physical…

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new york physician license defense lawyers

New York Physician License Defense Lawyers The Office of Professional Medical Conduct is the entity in charge of investigating complaints filed against physicians in New York. Many complaints are issued annually, and most are pointlessly filed by patients looking for a handout or doing little more than telling on a physician for…

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New York Sales Tax Defense Lawyers

New York Sales Tax Defense: Understanding Your Rights and Obligations Overview of Sales and Use Tax Laws in New York Sales and use tax laws are very confusing in New York. Failure to comply with sales and tax use rules can lead to tax assessments, interest, and even penalties. Corporate…

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New York Optometrist License Defense Lawyers

Optometrist License Defense in New York When working as an Optometrist, there’s always the possibility that a complaint could arise, either from a separate health care provider or one of your previous patients, that puts your license to practice Optometry in jeopardy. This is what we’re here for. Investigations and trials into these…

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New York OPD Lawyers

In today’s highly-regulated world of healthcare, one of the biggest concerns of healthcare professionals involves allegations of misconduct. Unfortunately, almost all physicians and other healthcare providers will at some point face allegations of misconduct. While it may seem as if these allegations are nothing to worry about, the fact is…

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New York Medical Practice Formation Lawyers

Forming a medical practice is a process that is handled differently than the formation of any other type of business. There are stringent regulations that must be followed. These laws are specified only to the medical industry. Failing to comply with all the practice formation rules and regulations can lead…

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New York Medical License Reinstatement Lawyer

Our New York Medical License Reinstatement Lawyers help doctors to regain their medical licenses. We are based in New York City, and we can help you negotiate the morass of laws concerning the healthcare industry. Explore our site to comprehend better our health law practice and how our attorneys can…

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new york medical license defense lawyers

As a doctor, you have spent countless hours attending medical school and surviving your internships. Your work is a source of great pride and is essential to providing for yourself and your family. For these reasons, it is especially painful to have your professional integrity under scrutiny. If you are…

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New York Lawyers For Urgent Care Centers

Urgent Care centers provide valuable and timely medical services for people with simple injuries or illness that occurs beyond their regular doctor’s office hours. However, even high quality urgent care centers can experience legal problems due to a number of factors. Our office has the skill and experience to successfully…

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New York Lawyers for Psychologists

As a New York-based psychologist, you know that your career involves a great deal of hard work and dedication. Getting licensed, going through training, and building your client base takes many years. It takes a strong-willed, compassionate, and driven individual to become a psychologist. Naturally, you should take pride in…

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New York Lawyers for Physical Therapists

Physical Therapists Are Among the Most Highly Educated Medical Professionals Why Physical Therapists Need Legal Protection Physical therapists are among the most highly educated medical professionals in the healthcare system, with most having to complete doctoral programs even to begin practicing. Physical therapy is a burgeoning field in itself, with…

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New York Lawyers for Physical Therapists

Physical therapists are among the most highly educated medical professionals in the healthcare system, with most having to complete doctoral programs even to begin practicing. Physical therapy is a burgeoning field in itself, with thousands of graduates completing school every year and moving into private practice or sports-related fields. However,…

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new york Lawyers for pharmacies/dispensaries

The medical industry is probably the most over-regulated business market in the United States, and it is even more so now that the Affordable Care Act is finally in full implementation. This regulatory oversight is not just limited to the larger treatment facilities and physician practices. Oversight includes pharmacies and…

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New York Lawyers For Nurses

If you are a nurse in New York, then it’s vital you take steps to protect yourself from legal issues so that you can safeguard your career. No matter where you work, you could find yourself on the wrong side of a lawsuit if a patient under your care becomes…

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Federal Child Pornography Attorney

Activities Connected to Material Constituting or Containing Child Pornography If you are in the midst of any kind of federal child pornography charge, you’ll require the services of a skilled federal sex crimes attorney on your team. These types of crimes are punished severely.  They have the potential to drastically…

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Federal Sex Crimes Attorney

If you’re looking at charges for sex offense, you should have an experienced federal defense attorney fighting on your behalf. You could possibly be facing life-altering repercussions, such as a jail term and registration as a sex offender.  Such consequences may negatively impact your future and make it tough to…

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Federal Mortgage Fraud Attorneys

In general, mortgage fraud is characterized as a form of misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission in connection with a mortgage loan. In the  majority of cases, an individual commits mortgage fraud when he/she knowingly gives a false statement that impacts the bank’s decision to, for instance, approve a loan, lower a…

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Federal Money Laundering Attorneys

You may have heard the term “money laundering: before. It is common terminology used in TV crime dramas in relation to drug conspiracies or major drug traffickers. However, the federal offense of money laundering refers to any sort of financial maneuvering that attempts to hide the source of illicitly obtained…

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Federal Identity Theft Attorneys

Identity Theft is a Federal Priority As a federal offense, alleged identity theft criminals can be facing extensive jail or prison terms as well as massive fines upon conviction. Therefore, it is important to speak with a federal identity theft lawyer as soon as you find out that you’re being…

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Federal Criminal Cases: How Do They Work?

Should you or a loved one be facing federal charges, it’s critical that you contact a skilled federal defense attorney as quickly as possible to fight back. A team of federal agents and U.S. prosecuting attorneys will be working diligently to prove your guilt and punish you for your alleged…

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Federal Search Warrant

Why Did Federal Agents Show Up With a Federal Search Warrant? If federal agents show up at your house to carry out a search with a Federal Search Warrant, that normally means that you are the target of an investigation for some reason. Before they arrived at your home, attorneys…

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NY Penal Law § 265.45: Safe Storage of Rifles, Shotguns, and Firearms

Safe Storage of Rifles, Shotguns, and Firearms in New York Many of the most tragic accidents connected to the use of guns occurred because a gun was not securely stored. It is for this reason that New York has very detailed requirements as to how you must store your rifles,…

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NY Penal Law § 140.10: Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree

No matter if it is someone’s home, business or some other type of property, it is against the law to enter or remain on property that belongs to someone else without having that person’s permission to be there. If you do this, then you will be trespassing. In the New…

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NY Penal Law § 140.30: Burglary in the First Degree

Many people link burglary with theft. Nevertheless, while a theft can take place during a burglary, it is not necessary that anything  is stolen in the process. According to the New York criminal code, burglary is defined as the unlawful entering of someone’s property with the intent to carry out…

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NY Penal Law § 140.25: Burglary in the Second Degree

Burglary is a crime that is often spoken of as “breaking and entering.” It entails entering a structure without permission for the purpose of committing a criminal act. You would also be looking at a burglary charge if you are in a building lawfully, but then you remain there after…

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NY Penal Law § 176.25: Insurance Fraud in the Second Degree

Insurance fraud is a widespread crime that involves intentionally making a false claim to an insurance company. A common type of insurance fraud is committed by  health care providers, such as doctors, dentists, or chiropractors, filing insurance claims for treatment or procedures that were never carried out. Arson is frequently…

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NY Penal Law § 176.20: Insurance fraud in the third degree

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, property or home owner’s insurance, automobile insurance, health insurance, workers’ compensation,…

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NY Penal Law § 176.20: Insurance fraud in the third degree

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, property  or home owner’s insurance, automobile insurance, health insurance, workers’ compensation, commercial insurance,…

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NY Penal Law § 176.10: Insurance Fraud in the Fifth Degree

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, property  or home owner’s insurance, automobile insurance, health insurance, workers’ compensation, commercial insurance,…

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NY Penal Law § 176.15: Insurance Fraud in the Fourth Degree

Insurance fraud is a white collar crime that occurs when someone provides false information to an insurance company in order to receive a payment from the insurance company that they would otherwise not have received. While it is often associated with medical insurance, it can involve any type of insurance…

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NY Penal Law § 177.20: Health Care Fraud in the Second Degree

Healthcare Fraud in New York Healthcare fraud is a kind of white collar crime that entails putting in false medical claims in order to get payments from a health plan. Pursuant to the statute, the term “health plan” is defined as any health insurance, managed care plan or contract under…

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NY Penal Law § 177.15: Health Care Fraud in the Third Degree

Healthcare Fraud in New York Healthcare fraud is a kind of white collar crime that entails putting in false medical claims in order to get payments from a health plan or health insurance company. Health care fraud commonly takes the form of a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, chiropractor or other medical…

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NY Penal Law § 177.10: Health Care Fraud in the Fourth Degree

Healthcare Fraud in New York Healthcare fraud is a kind of white collar crime that entails putting in false medical claims in order to get payments from a health plan or health insurance company. If a physician sends in a claim to an insurance company for a procedure that he…

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ICE and DHS Are Vigorously Pursuing Businesses in California and Texas

Companies in California and Texas that hire workers from Mexico are under heavy scrutiny and pursuit by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Company owners and executives who are convicted could possibly serve decades behind bars. As issues involving immigration in the…

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NY Penal Law § 187.10: Residential Mortgage Fraud in the Fourth Degree

Residential Mortgage Fraud in New York According to the New York criminal code, residential mortgage fraud is defined as knowingly giving a false written statement with reference to a residential mortgage loan, with the intention of committing fraud. For the purposes of the residential mortgage fraud statute, the term “residential…

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NY Penal Law § 158.50: Criminal Possession of Public Benefit Cards in the First Degree

If you have in your possession public benefit cards that are in another person’s name or in the names of several other people, you may have committed the crime of criminal possession of public benefit cards. There are 3 statutes in the New York criminal code that cover this offense….

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