If you’re on federal pre-trial supervision, you may wonder if you can travel while on federal pre-trial supervision. Can you go out of the country? Can you get into trouble if you travel without notifying your pre-trial officer? These are … Read More
The trial in criminal law is the part of the legal process by which an accused person is accused of a crime and the evidence is presented. The United States Constitution, through its Sixth Amendment, guarantees to every person accused … Read More
In New York, a criminal conviction can have far reaching collateral consequences on your life, far beyond the criminal case. Prior to accepting a plea or deciding to go to trial, you need to consider the collateral consequences of the … Read More
Regular people sometimes find themselves in the middle of a federal criminal investigation. One of the more terrifying things that can happen to an individual is being accused of a crime. It’s not uncommon for people who are wrongly accused … Read More
Under New York Law, you cannot marry your relative. You also cannot engage in a sexual relationship with someone you know you are related to.You may be subjecting yourself to criminal charges for engaging in a sexual relationship with someone … Read More
New York Juvenile Court process is confusing to say the least. Although it is very similar to the adult criminal court process, there are many differences and similarities. Therefore, if you or your child are dealing with a criminal matter … Read More
Federal Bribery is a charge that is brought against individuals who offer or attempt to offer gifts, money or anything else of value in an effort to influence an official act. Although bribery is usually prosecuted on a state level, … Read More
Medicare Fraud is a type of healthcare fraud that occurs when someone knowingly deceives Medicare to receive payment they are not entitled to. Medicare Fraud occurs both when the provider: Seeks payment for services not provided, OR Seeks higher payment … Read More
The short answer is yes, you can get in trouble for purchasing a fake COVID-19 vaccination card under federal and New York State Laws. With the federal government and several states passing vaccine mandates or vaccination requirements in order to … Read More
PPP Loan Fraud involves submission of false or fraudulent information to the Small Business Administration in an effort to secure funding under the Paycheck Protection Program. What is the Paycheck Protection Program? The Paycheck Protection Program (commonly abbreviated as “PPP”) … Read More