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What Is Felony Murder?
When considering homicide charges, there are many variations depending on how things played out. For instance, manslaughter charges may be used for accidentally causing a death, whereas first-degree murder charges typically require the intent to commit murder before doing so. One of these classifications is…
Sharing Prescription Medication Is Illegal
Sharing your prescription medication doesn’t feel like it should be illegal. If someone had a headache and asked for some aspirin, you’d gladly give it to them. Is it that much different to share higher-level painkillers? You got them legally, after all, with a valid…
Potential Homeowners Could Commit Fraud In Their Eagerness To Buy
Most people old enough to want to purchase a home or secure a mortgage will remember that not that long ago, major banks and mortgage lenders were happy to extend financing on very expensive homes to people with no provable income or assets that could…
Beware Of Collateral Consequences In Criminal Matters
People who think about criminal charges often focus on the sentence that the court might impose. They may not think about the collateral consequences that are set up by various laws and those that are imposed by society. In some cases, these can be just…
Can You Get A Green Tongue From Smoking Marijuana?
There are all kinds of urban legends out there about drugs and drug use. Here’s one you may not have heard before: Your tongue can turn green from smoking marijuana. Does it sound ridiculous? It should, because there’s no scientific evidence whatsoever that smoking marijuana…
Police Must Have A Warrant To Enter Your Home Without Permission
When a police officer shows up at your door and asks to enter your home, you are fully allowed to deny entry and refuse to give consent. You do not have to let them come in and search your property. To get in without consent,…
Eyewitnesses Are Unreliable And Frequently Wrong
If a case ever hinges mainly on the testimony of an eyewitness, you need to carefully consider just how robust that testimony may be. The eyewitness may seem confident. They may influence a jury. That does not mean they are telling the truth, and the…
Police May Search Your Trash Containers During Investigations
You probably already know that unless you invite the police into your home or they witness a crime in progress, they need a warrant to conduct most searches. What you may not realize is that some of the most incriminating evidence police may find can…
What’s The Difference Between Assault vs. Aggravated Assault?
Assault is one of the more common violent criminal charges that people find themselves facing in New York. Even people who usually abide by the law can make a mistake during an argument or confrontation that could lead to allegations of assault if someone gets…
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