Authorities are still investigating a crash that claimed the life of a 20-year-old female college student. The New York student was majoring in political science and was a member of the sorority, Kappa Delta. In response to the fatal car accident, the university is...
Tipping The Scales Of
Justice In Your Favor
Month: August 2014
Fighting back against charges of white-collar crimes in New York
Being charged with a white-collar crime in New York can tarnish your reputation in your workplace and community for years to come, even if you are found "not guilty." No one deserves to be portrayed as guilty before the outcome of the case is known. However, when it...
New York woman dies in drunk driving accident
A woman was killed in a recent accident that happened in Brooklyn. She was a passenger in an apparent drunk driving accident that, according to the police, had more than one intoxicated driver. New York authorities have charged two motorists in this matter.The...
New York criminal trial process: a brief overview
Being charged with a crime can be a frightening experience. After all, many people in New York do not have experience with the judicial system before having to face a courtroom. All of this could make going through a criminal trial incredibly stressful, especially if...
New York woman accused of stealing $3,000 from town
A recent post here discussed the differences between various theft crimes. This information is important, especially in light of a recent story about a woman who is being charged with larceny in the third degree. A 75-year-old New York woman accused of stealing town...
New York man allegedly drunk at the time of auto accident
A man was allegedly driving under the influence when he was involved in a recent car accident in Suffolk County. The auto accident injured two people in a head-on collision, and one is in serious condition. The New York man was charged with driving while intoxicated...
Woman accused of drunk driving after being struck by motorcycle
Accusations of driving while intoxicated can come with serious repercussions in New York, if one is convicted that could affect the accused for months or years to come. That is why it is important to understand these types of charges, so one can wage a defense against...
Car accident that killed 8 people results in settlements
One of the most common causes of severe injuries and death are auto accidents. This is true for this case in which 8 were killed in the tragic New York car accident. Lawsuits were filed and, recently, settlements were reached for undisclosed amounts.The accident was...
New York couple and daughter killed in car accident
A 20-year-old man was recently arrested. He faces multiple charges regarding a car accident that killed two people and injured an 11-year-old. New York authorities are still investigating this incident.According to reports, the man was operating in a dangerous manner...
New York law on larceny, robbery and theft
Many New Yorkers have heard "larceny," "robbery" and "theft" used interchangeably, but these terms aren't exactly the same. Traditionally, larceny was considered a type of theft, and some states still consider the two crimes to be separate. New York mostly combines...