On April 27, a 37-year-old financial advisor in New York was indicted for an alleged embezzlement scheme. The accused man is the CEO of the Maddox Group, which is a financial advisory firm that operates in and around New York City. Investment fraud allegations...
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Watch out for these officer mistakes with DWIs
You can't always count on law enforcement to properly enforce the law. Sometimes, you have to know your rights in order to protect yourself from the inappropriate or downright illegal actions that officers might make in the field. If you are ever in the uncomfortable,...
Be aware of police officers’ lies to juvenile suspects
In New York, police often lie to juvenile suspects in an effort to get them to confess to a crime. This is a highly controversial practice and one that criminal defense lawyers often challenge in court. There are many reasons why police might choose to lie to a...
New York State heroin laws
Heroin is seen as a dangerous and highly addictive drug, so in New York, the consequences for heroin possession and sale are quite harsh. Here's an overview of the state's heroin laws you should know. New York heroin laws You will find laws regarding controlled...
Large New York cocaine bust
Federal agents assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New York office seized more than a ton of cocaine during two operations conducted in early November 2021. Three men have been charged in connection with the seized drugs. The cocaine seizures, which are...
New York laws on larceny and embezzlement
New York residents facing charges of larceny and embezzlement can feel as though their world is upside down. These charges are very serious and carry hefty penalties. What are larceny and embezzlement? Larceny is a white-collar crime that involves stealing another...
How to handle a traffic stop
Getting pulled over by a police officer in New York can be nerve racking for any driver. It’s almost always a surprise, and a lot of people feel unprepared for the interaction. If you prepare mentally ahead of time, the situation won’t catch you so off-guard. Pull...
Former supervisor sentenced on embezzlement charges
Officials in New York announced on Sept. 24 that a man who served as a Chenango County town supervisor for more than three decades has been sentenced to serve between one and three years in state prison. The former Town of Pharsalia official pleaded guilty in June to...
When is a warrantless search legal?
If your vehicle is stopped by a New York police officer, there is a chance that he or she may conduct a search of the car's interior. In most cases, that person will need a warrant to do so. However, there are situations in which there is probable cause to take a...
Can I challenge a breathalyzer test?
Obviously, making the decision to drink and drive is never the best choice. However, just because a police officer in New York administers a Breathalyzer test that results in a DWI charge, all hope is not lost. There are steps that you can take to challenge the...