Posts by Neil S. Ruskin
Two dozen people charged in alleged Medicare scam
An alleged scheme to defraud Medicare of billions of dollars stretched across the United States, including New York, and has thus far resulted in criminal charges for two dozen people since authorities broke it up on Tuesday. As the investigation is still ongoing, and available evidence implicates 130 medical equipment companies, it seems possible that further charges could…
Read MoreMinimum 20-year sentence for man in swatting incident
Swatting involves calling authorities to falsely report a crime and provide a made-up address in an attempt to send a SWAT team to the location. The prank occurs commonly within the online gaming community in areas across the country, including New York. In November 2018, a 26-year-old man from California pleaded guilty to charges related to a swatting incident…
Read MoreTax season can lead some New Yorkers to tax fraud charges
Mid-April may be when flowers really start to bloom and the weather starts to turn pleasant in much of New York. Unfortunately, many people are too stressed about tax season to truly enjoy these weeks of transitional weather. Every April, workers, business owners, contractors and investors across the country struggle to make sense of the…
Read MoreIs driving drunk with a child a felony in New York?
Drunk driving ranges from a mild traffic offense to a criminal felony offense depending on in which state you get pulled over and the circumstances surrounding your arrest. In New York, a drunk driving offense can quickly turn into a felony if you had a child passenger in your vehicle at the time of the…
Read MoreWhat a suspended license means for you
New York City residents often rely on their cars to get them where they need to go. Because of this, having a block in the way between a driver and being able to drive can have a huge impact on that person’s life. First, FindLaw takes a look at the different types of infractions that…
Read MoreUnderstanding the elements of bribery
Bribery is a serious crime, and those who commit bribery may face lengthy jail time and other consequences. However, there is often confusion around whether an act or agreement qualifies as bribery, and this can land a person in legal hot water very quickly. If you or someone you know stands accused of bribery, or…
Read MoreJudge’s rationale on sentencing some felt was too light
Many people in New York City and even around the country often follow high-profile legal and criminal cases. Depending on what sources they track, their perspectives on the outcome of a particular case may vary. In the case of the man who was the chair of the President’s 2016 campaign, it may well have seemed…
Read MoreProtect your right to remain silent
At the office of [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″], there is one thing we would like to communicate to anyone who wishes to mount a defense against any criminal charge in New York. This warning could apply to nearly every criminal defendant or suspect we encounter in our work. In the simplest terms possible, the police are not…
Read MoreDoes your heroin addiction qualify you for drug court?
No one intends to wind up addicted to drugs. Similarly, most people don’t plan to find themselves in criminal trouble related to addiction. However, those exact problems cause issues for people in New York every single day. Many of the people caught in the net of addiction struggle to free themselves and find themselves facing…
Read MoreWhat factors can drive a person to theft?
In New York, theft crimes are treated with a heavy hand. However, [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″], attorney at law, understands that every instance of theft has a human element to it that the courts usually overlook in favor of ensuring that you are put in jail. It’s a quick system, but inefficient in targeting the real issues.…
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