Long Island is the most heavily populated island in the country, and the millions who live here regularly rely on their vehicles to get them to and from their destinations. It’s easy to overlook just how much of an impact our cars and the freedom they provide can really give us – until you risk
Long Island residents are among the most diverse in the nation, but several things bind us all together in commonality. One thing that is unfortunately common is the fact that we can all make mistakes from time to time. If you find yourself facing a charge of drug possession, the odds are that you aren’t
If you have been charged with a crime, or if you are under criminal investigation and suspect that you may soon be charged and arrested, the first thing you should do is get a lawyer. Defendants are always better off when working with an attorney. The path of self representation will only lead to headaches,
So you had a bit too much to drink and, despite your better judgment, decided to drive home anyway. After all, home is just a short drive from the bar where you stopped off after work to have a few drinks with a friend. What could possibly happen in the short time it takes to
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
It can happen to the best of us. You know you’re not supposed to drink and drive – with the way they advertise that fact on TV, on the radio, and in bars, it’s hard not to remember. You weren’t about to make an exception, or at least not a very big one, but it
As an American citizen, you have the right to legal counsel at all stages of the criminal trial process. You don’t have to answer any questions posed to you without your lawyer present, and you don’t have to give any statement which may incriminate yourself. However, not everyone takes advantage of these legal protections. You
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