New York Retroactive Youthful Offender Adjudication: New Law You Need to Know

New York Retroactive Youthful Offender Adjudication is your solution to your youthful indiscretions. When you’re young, dumb, and ...
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Can You Travel While on Federal Pre-Trial Supervision?

If you’re on federal pre-trial supervision, you may wonder if you can travel while on federal pre-trial supervision ...
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Understanding the Parts of a Criminal Trial

The trial in criminal law is the part of the legal process by which an accused person is ...
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Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction

In New York, a criminal conviction can have far reaching collateral consequences on your life, far beyond the ...
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What To Do If You’re Under Federal Criminal Investigation

Regular people sometimes find themselves in the middle of a federal criminal investigation. One of the more terrifying ...
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Can You Marry Your Relative in New York?

Under New York Law, you cannot marry your relative. You also cannot engage in a sexual relationship with ...
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New York Juvenile Court Process Explained

New York Juvenile Court process is confusing to say the least. Although it is very similar to the ...
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What is Federal Bribery?

Federal Bribery is a charge that is brought against individuals who offer or attempt to offer gifts, money ...
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What is Medicare Fraud?

Medicare Fraud is a type of healthcare fraud that occurs when someone knowingly deceives Medicare to receive payment ...
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Can I Get in Trouble for Purchasing a Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Card?

The short answer is yes, you can get in trouble for purchasing a fake COVID-19 vaccination card under ...
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What is PPP Loan Fraud?

PPP Loan Fraud involves submission of false or fraudulent information to the Small Business Administration in an effort ...
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What is Safety Valve in Federal Criminal Cases?

Safety Valve is a provision codified in 18 U.S.C. 3553(f), that applies to non-violent, cooperative defendants with minimal ...
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What is Spousal Privilege in Criminal Cases?

Spousal Privilege in Criminal Cases, frequently called marital privilege, protects communications between spouses. Similarly, spousal privilege also applies ...
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What Is 404(b) Evidence And When Is It Admissible?

404(b) evidence is evidence of prior bad acts that the prosecution can introduce in their case-in-chief. Under Federal ...
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How Can Someone be Liable in a Civil Case but Not Guilty in a Criminal Case?

One of the biggest mysteries that we all want to know, but are afraid to ask: How Can ...
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What Should I do if There is a Warrant for My Arrest?

Finding out that there is a warrant out for arrest can be frightening and shocking. But lucky for ...
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