Posts by Neil S. Ruskin
Understand your search and seizure rights
Knowing your legal rights when it comes to search and seizure can mean the difference between a conviction and a dismissal. Whether you are on foot or in a vehicle, the U.S. Constitution protects you from unreasonable searches of your person, car or other property. Learn the facts you need to protect yourself from the…
Read MoreHow white collar crimes affect the wives left behind
Facing charges for a white collar crime in New York is stressful enough for you, but you may also want to think about how it will affect your wife if the court finds you guilty. Life for the wives of those convicted of white collar crimes is very different. The effects of the crime are…
Read MoreNew York penalties for being found with illegal drugs
Being caught with an illegal or illegally obtained controlled dangerous substance in New York can land you with severe punishments, depending on the substance, how law enforcement found you and how you handled yourself once discovered by the police. Penalties also change if they suspect that you are a seller or distributor. The New York…
Read More3 grand theft defense strategies to consider
Every state has its own definitions and classifications of theft. One of the factors that affects the seriousness of the offense is the value of the object or dollar amount taken. In New York, grand larceny applies to misappropriated property that is worth $1,000 or more. A person who faces grand larceny charges may have…
Read MoreUnderstanding your right to effective counsel
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees, among other things, your right to “assistance of counsel in all criminal prosecutions” against you, whether conducted in New York or elsewhere. In other words, you have the right to have an attorney represent you. Furthermore, the attorney must represent you effectively. But what does effective assistance…
Read MoreTheft by extortion
The word “theft” seems to imply an element of secrecy (as in one stealing something without another knowing it). Transactions conducted in the broad daylight certainly would not fall under this category. Yet that is where you could be wrong. Several clients have come to members of our team here at [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″] Attorney at…
Read MoreTaking cocaine to a summer get-together could be a costly mistake
Kicking back and enjoying yourself during the summer can look like a lot of different things. It might look like a ball game with your friends or heading out to the park with your family. For some people, it could be enjoying a backyard bonfire with a few beers or going out clubbing late at…
Read MoreDrug company liability for opioid crisis sought in lawsuits
Many people in New York know someone who has struggled with an addiction problem or they may even themselves have personally experienced this type of challenge. Sadly, many people who become addicted to drugs develop their addiction after being prescribed a legal medication by a doctor or other health care provider. Once an addiction sets in,…
Read MoreBad donut allegedly to blame for bus driver’s DUI
Most states, including New York, treat DWI as a serious offense, especially when it potentially endangers children. This is no less true in Texas, where authorities arrested a school bus driver last week. Witnesses who allegedly saw the bus swerving dangerously called 911 to report the incident. After pulling the bus over, authorities administered sobriety tests, alleging that she…
Read MoreThe 4th of July brings the potential for sobriety checkpoints
Independence Day is one of the most popular American holidays. Many full-time workers get the day off, even if it falls in the middle of the week. After all, it is a federal holiday. Even those who still have to work will usually try their hardest to participate in some celebration, whether it is watching…
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