The overbreadth doctrine – commonly shortened to overbreadth – is the rule that a regulation of speech can be too broad, imposing on protected speech as well as protected speech. This is related to vagueness, which is where the rule is too vague for a person to figure...
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State trooper avoids prison by entering into plea agreement
A former New York State Police trooper will perform 20 hours of community service for filing a false arrest report and lying during a pretrial hearing. The 34-year-old Long island man’s sentence was handed down on June 28. He was facing up to seven years in a state...
When do you need a motion in limine?
All defendants in a court case are presumed innocent until proven guilty. In your case, there may be certain facts that could prejudice a jury if they were to be revealed. For this reason, the law has given you a way to keep them from being divulged to a New York City...
Money laundering penalties are severe, but deals are common
Individuals in New York and around the country face money laundering charges when prosecutors claim that they helped criminals conceal money that they earned illegally. Lawmakers first took action to prevent money laundering in 1970 when Congress passed the Bank...
Corporate Fraud Can Be Committed By One or More People
New Yorkers know many instances of corporate fraud. Headlines are constantly filled with companies that have been caught stealing, manipulating data, or otherwise obscuring or falsifying information in order to reap an illegal profit. Referred to as white-collar...
Pharmacist pleads guilty to health care fraud
A pharmacist in New York is one of the individuals included in a group of people recently arrested in a crackdown on fraud in the health care system. The pharmacist appeared in a Brooklyn federal court to answer to the charges formally announced to her. The criminal...
Handling charges for securities fraud
When tales of financial fraud make the headlines, it seems like Americans just can't get enough of them. People in New York know all too well that Ponzi schemes, securities fraud and FINRA investigations can mean headlines for weeks. But the truth is that these...
What To Expect In Your First Meeting With Your Attorney
When you're accused of a crime, the stress can feel overwhelming. You may experience further stress when you think about meeting with a defense attorney for the first time.Talking about your case with a lawyer should not cause you anxiety. If anything, you should...
Understanding how drug charges could affect your financial aid
Your opportunity to attend college in New York City is one that you are proud of. You anticipate moving beyond your former drug charges and building a successful and rewarding life and career. However, will your drug charges affect your eligibility to receive...
Mortgage fraud is complex and must be taken seriously
The mortgage industry deals with high-dollar investments in massive quantities. There is a lot of room for error, but there are many different instances in which something will go amiss that is viewed as more than just a mistake during the process. Some people who are...