Being placed under arrest is something you never thought could happen to you, and if you find yourself in this situation you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to act. This is understandable, since being arrested can be a traumatic experience for many people. The...
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Criminal Defense
Can I be arrested for refusing to give my ID?
If you are stopped by a police officer in New Jersey or New York, you may wonder whether you have to show your ID or tell the officer your name. It is important to distinguish between a physical ID and verbal identification, like your name, address and birthday....
Health care fraud penalties and potential defenses
Health care fraud is a serious crime. It involves intentionally deceptive or illegal activity committed by a person in the health care industry. It often involves fraud for personal financial gain. Health care fraud overview Some of the most common examples of health...
What is considered in a New Jersey self-defense claim?
In New Jersey, self-defense is a legal claim that can be used by a defendant who has been charged with a violent crime. The state recognizes the right of individuals to defend themselves. Actions that would otherwise be criminal may be allowable if the reason for...
How do I cope with being arrested and charged with a crime?
If you are a New Jersey worker who has been accused of a serious crime, you may be facing a lot of challenges in your personal and professional life. Being arrested and going through the defense system is already traumatic enough, but you may also have to deal with...
What is the path of a criminal case in New York?
If you are accused of committing a crime in New York, you may face a long and complex process that involves multiple stages and actors. The alleged victim reports the crime to the police, and they investigate it. If you are arrested, you will be taken to a police...
3 kinds of fraud that commonly lead to charges in New York
New York State has one of the biggest economies in the country, which means that there are also many opportunities for regulatory infractions to occur. The desire to remain competitive and to generate profit can lead to people doing things that are unethical or...
What is the difference between being arrested and being charged?
Does arrest mean the same as being charged with a crime? When you see an arrest on television, you may see a detective place someone in cuffs saying, “you’re being charged with X, Y and Z,” but do police do both, arrest and charge? Arrest basics Generally, in most...
The Feds have begun to aggressively prosecute PPP fraud
Whenever there's an opportunity to gain access to money, bad actors tend to come out of the woodwork. That is exactly what happened when the federal government announced the Paycheck Protection Program or PPP loan program in April of 2020. The stated idea was to take...
Defending against drug charges
Among the most commonly charged category of crimes in New York and New Jersey are drug offenses. If you find yourself facing drug-related charges, it is important to evaluate all potential defenses and protect your rights. Two common defenses to drug charges involve...

