If a law enforcement official pulls you over and you fail a sobriety test, you could face many different hardships. Aside from the stress and anxiety that often come with drunk driving charges, many people struggle due to losing their driving privileges, paying steep...
Controlled substances are drugs that can be highly addictive and dangerous if used incorrectly. Some are prescription medications available on a limited basis to treat certain medical conditions, while others have no acceptable uses. An epidemic of opioid use across...
Whether you recently broke up with a long-term partner and they falsely accuse you of domestic violence or your current partner is threatening to take action after a fight, it is important to review various issues regarding domestic violence. For starters, you should...
Several New York statutes focus on the protection of private property. If you face trespass charges, the prosecutor must prove that you not only entered the property of another individual but that you did it purposefully. However, if he cannot show intent, you might...
Having a DWI conviction on record is a serious deal. Not only can it impact your ability to seek higher education, but it can impact your chances of finding work in the future. As someone currently employed, you are not safe, either. A DWI can and often does impact...
Committing a sex crime in New York may result in a court order to register as a sex offender. People who refuse to comply or neglect to update their registry information as required can face serious legal consequences. Over time, registrants may wish to modify their...
Mortgage fraud is a pervasive problem and one that the Federal Bureau of Investigations struggles to combat year after year. Mortgage fraud takes many forms, but schemes typically fall into one of two categories: fraud for profit and fraud for property. Fraud for...
The law covers a range of different theft charges. They can be minor crimes or very serious ones. The level of seriousness often will depend on the value of the stolen goods. Theft crimes fall under the general crime of larceny, according to the New York Senate. The...
Sometimes, people commit insurance fraud without realizing it. Only when they face criminal charges may they learn they messed up somewhere. Realizing where they messed up may help keep the person out of hot legal water. The Insurance Information Institute explores...
Part of your responsibility when you own a car is to renew the registration each year. In addition to having current registration, make sure you display the stickers properly on your vehicle. If you forget or simply ignore renewal, you could face legal repercussions....