You probably already understand that there’s a distinction between the so-called “white-collar crimes” and violent offenses like robbery, assault, and murder. However, the distinction goes even farther than that, as certain kinds of nonviolent crime don’t qualify as white collar, either. So what exactly marks a crime as white collar?
If you know anything about the criminal justice system, you know that you have the right to remain silent, and that anything you say can and will be used against you in court. If you know anything about criminal defense lawyers, you know that every last one will tell you to refuse to say a
It wasn’t so long ago that it was considered bad manners for the criminal enforcement system to get involved in what happened behind closed doors between family members and other domestic relationships. The only person worth listening to in such situations was the man of the house, and if he asked the police to drop
When you or a loved one is arrested or under investigation for drug crimes, it’s an undoubtedly serious and stressful situation. The state of New York carries some stiff penalties for drug crimes throughout the state, and finding a defense with the assistance of your attorney is your best chance of a fair trial and
Nearly 8 million people call Long Island home, and there are plenty of them who may end up facing a criminal charge at some point in their lives. Simple drug possession charges are among the most common, but they are also quite serious since New York still has some of the harshest drug laws in
When you are arrested and charged with a crime, you’ll likely have a lot of concerns that will enter your mind and fill up your life. Things like the possibility of a prison sentence, heavy fines, and other criminal penalties are usually the primary things that people think of. But for a variety of minor
There’s no argument that kids and teenagers are our future. Passing the torch to them means instructing them and preparing them for their lives, and at times it can mean protecting them. Long Island is filled with people, and a large number of them are teenagers. Among those teens, some poor choices are simply going
Of the more than 7.8 million people who live on Long Island, many will make it through their life without ever running afoul of the law. However, many others may find that there are numerous issues related to their decisions that need to be overcome. A perfect example of this is a DUI – one
Shoplifting occurs for many reasons, but when a shoplifter is caught, the end result is the same regardless of motivation. There are complications, embarrassment and lingering consequences not just for the person charged with shoplifting, but potentially for others in that person’s life. But what happens during a shoplifting incident and what can a person
Most of the time when people hear about someone committing a Federal Crime, thoughts turn immediately to the most severe criminal acts possible. Kidnapping, well-orchestrated drug trafficking and dramatic high jacking all come to mind. But while those sorts of acts do indeed constitute Federal level crimes, that doesn’t mean that ALL Federal crimes are