Abraham Lincoln once famously said, “He who represents himself has a fool for a client.” You’re certainly no fool, so why on earth would you consider representing yourself in court? If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, the most important step you can take is to retain a qualified criminal defense attorney
The term “white collar crime” is thrown around quite a lot these days. But what, exactly, does it mean? Simply stated, a white collar crime is a non-violent crime committed by means of deceit and motivated by financial gain. Some common types of white collar crimes include fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering. Ponzi schemes and
By and large, most criminal charges filed each year are filed by the individual 50 states of the union, rather than by the federal government itself. After all, the state governments are meant to be the most important organization level as far as day-to-day operations go, and because of this states are far more independent
When most people think of crime, they think of something simple and straightforward: a robbery at gunpoint, an argument that escalates into throwing punches, or else a thieving pickpocket who “accidentally” bumps into a dozen different people on a crowded city street. What people usually don’t think of are well-dressed men and women going to
More than 7.8 million people live on Long Island, and the vast majority of them rely heavily on their vehicles. While there are certainly mass transit options in place, the fact is that travelling in your own vehicle affords a number of benefits and advantages to you. But when a mistake is made, it can
Few things can influence your life in the same way that being charged with a crime can, and under New York law drug charges are among the most serious. More than 8 million people call Long Island home, and a number of them could find themselves facing a drug charge at some point in the
With nearly 8 million people living on Long Island, it’s only natural that some will end up making a mistake on occasion. If you’ve found yourself facing shoplifting charges, understanding the basics behind these charges is the key to figuring out what the future may hold for you and how to proceed as your court
Driving while intoxicated has been one of the most serious traffic offenses one can face for decades, and it’s also one of the most serious criminal charges that you could face as well. Long Island is the most densely populated island in the country, and out of the millions who live here many rely on
More than 7.8 million people live in Long Island, and many of them have the belief that defending against a DWI charge is something that can be impossible to do. In fact, it’s so commonly believed that most people won’t even seek out assistance defending themselves from the charges – they’ll just plead guilty and
Drug charges have been among the most serious in the country ever since the ‘War on Drugs’ began in the 80s. Today, New York continues to have some of the toughest drug laws in the nation and it’s vital that anyone charged with a drug crime understands what to expect following their arrest. Doing so