LONELY MAN REPEATEDLY CALLS 911 TO REPORT BOGUS EMERGENCIES
A Pennsylvania man has been charged with making three 911 calls to report bogus emergencies simply because he was lonely and wanted paramedics to show up.
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28 September, 2014
September 2014
ARE SEX OFFENDER LAWS OVERLY PUNITIVE?
Criminal charges related to crimes like statutory rape, sexual assault, online solicitation of a minor and indecent exposure can result in an individual facing felony sex crimes charges and lengthy prison sentences and parole terms. What's more, even after an individual has served jail or...
26 September, 2014
GAMBLING IN THE TRI-STATE AREA, PART 3. IS SPORTS BETTING ABOUT TO BE LEGALIZED IN NEW JERSEY?
In Parts 1 and 2, we discussed different gambling offenses that are prosecuted by the Federal Government and the District Attorney's offices in New York. When it comes to gambling, whether it's horse-racing or slot machines, the gaming industry is regulated at the state level. Given the...
26 September, 2014
GAMBLING IN THE TRI-STATE AREA – PART 2
Gambling is the wagering of money or something of material value on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money or material goods. It goes without saying that gambling has a deep rooted history in this country and it...
24 September, 2014
DOES A BRAIN INJURY MAKE YOU MORE PRONE TO VIOLENCE?
Professional athletes get paid, and handsomely at that, for essentially being the physically best at what they do. For an NFL football player, these skills include very physical and often violent acts like hitting and tackling. While NFL players routinely see their careers end over...
21 September, 2014
GAMBLING IN THE TRI-STATE AREA, PART 1 — IS YOUR FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE ILLEGAL?
This year, around 33 million Americans are setting their weekly fantasy football lineups. Leagues are run amongst friends, relatives and even co-workers in their offices. However, has anyone sat down to ask whether it is legal to play fantasy football for money?
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20 September, 2014
Arrested NYC Teachers and DOE Employees – Collateral Consequences And Reporting Requirements
Teachers, like everyone else, are subject to the laws of New York State and New York City. When a teacher violates one of these laws, whether it occurs in or outside of their school, they will be arrested. However, unlike normal citizens, New York City...
12 September, 2014
What are the penalties associated with a DWI in New York?
The negative implications associated with a drunk driving conviction are numerous and serious. While the legal penalties are often the focus of a DWI conviction, an individual is also likely to suffer many adverse personal, professional and financial problems if convicted of a DWI. With...
11 September, 2014
MAJOR CHANGES COMING TO THE FEDERAL SENTENCING GUIDELINES
On April 30, 2014, the United States Sentencing Commission submitted to Congress an Amendment that would reduce the sentencing guideline levels applicable to most federal drug trafficking offenses. The Amendment will reduce the base offense levels assigned to quantities that trigger the statutory mandatory minimum...
09 September, 2014
FIVE CONVICTED IN CENTRAL PARK CASE TO RECEIVE $40.75M, NYC ADMITS NO WRONGDOING
In 1989, a 28-year-old successful white business woman fought for her life in a New York City hospital. As news reports surfaced of the brutal rape and beating she survived while out for a jog in New York's famed Central Park, five teenagers were arrested...
05 September, 2014
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