When the state accuses you of a crime, you have the right to an attorney. More than that, you have a right to adequate representation -- not just a lawyer sitting next to you. When you hire a lawyer to defend you, you expect that they will fight for you and protect...
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Year: 2021
Health care fraud involving insurance is often a federal offense
To many people, health care fraud seems like a victimless crime. Many medical practices operate on a narrow margin, meaning they need to produce as much revenue as possible. Insurance contracts often limit what a medical provider can charge for their services, which...
Will you go to jail for marijuana in New York?
You may have heard that New York legalized marijuana, and it is true that you can legally buy small amounts and even have them on your person. For 2.9 ounces or less, there is no longer a penalty. Recreational use of the drug is more freely done than ever before. But...
Does a bribe have to be financial to be illegal?
When people think of bribery and public corruption, they often think of an official being given money directly if they’ll take a specific action in favor of the person providing the compensation. For instance, a politician may be given $100,000 to vote a certain way...
Law enforcement may be able to access your smartphone
Smartphone companies have provided users with multiple options for securing their phone's data. These include password protection, PINs, encryption software, biometric strategies for opening the phone such as fingerprints and facial recognition software. However,...
What constitutes embezzlement?
Essentially, embezzlement is one form of larceny. Larceny can be defined as the wrongful taking or withholding of property from its rightful owner. Embezzlement then is when that property is taken by a person who is entrusted to hold it on behalf of the rightful...
Why it’s important to understand restitution if you’re charged with a white collar crime
When most people think of the penalties a judge may impose when sentencing a defendant in a criminal case, they often consider prison time or probation. They don't generally figure in restitution, which judges commonly impose as well. Restitution is a monetary amount...
Did your actions rise to the level of securities fraud?
There are many investment choices out there, and savvy investors are always looking for options that will get them the best returns. The investment opportunities available to consumers are so endless and ever-evolving that regulators even find it challenging to keep...
Witness, person of interest or target of a federal investigation: Which are you?
Federal investigations can dig both broad and deep -- and not everybody who gets subpoenaed ends up facing charges. Often, the language that’s used by the authorities to describe someone connected to an investigation is a clue about their status. Whether you’re a...
Heard about Delta 8 THC? Well, don’t try to buy or sell it in New York
Earlier this year, New York became the newest state to make marijuana products legal for recreational use for all adults 21 years of age and older. This puts cannabis in the same basic category as alcohol. Now, however, the state has clamped down on another cannabis...