Posts by Neil S. Ruskin
U.S. sees drop in white collar crime cases
Residents in New York might feel that they hear a lot about white collar crime cases, especially those involving some very high-profile people. This may well be due in part to the fact that New York City is the financial heart of the country. However, despite a seemingly excessive amount of media attention on these…
Read MoreDomestic violence charges may not stand up to scrutiny
Facing domestic violence charges is never something to take lightly, no matter how the charges arise. If you find yourself charged with acts of domestic violence, you should begin building a defense as quickly as possible, even if it seems like you don’t have many options at first. Domestic violence charges are often more destructive…
Read MoreArrest on federal drug charges for N.Y. substance abuse expert
People who take steps to recover from drug addiction sometimes turn their experience toward helping others with substance abuse problems. However, even one who has apparently had successes on the road to recovery can relapse. That appears to be what has happened to a faculty member at the University of Buffalo medical school following his recent arrest…
Read MoreDrivers should beware after drinking
New York is perhaps the hub of New Year’s Eve celebrations in America as countless tourists flock to the city to see the ball drop in Times Square at midnight. This is an event that is commonly central to festivities across the nation as it graces screens from coast to coast. When the ball has…
Read MorePrescription drug crackdowns can lead more people to heroin
The epidemic of Americans addicted to opioid and opiate medications has reached an alarming point across the country. There are very few communities and neighborhoods that do not see some impact of opioid or opiate addiction. People from all backgrounds and all walks of life can quickly find themselves dependent on narcotic pain medication. All…
Read MoreMulti-year investigation leads to agent’s arrest
Residents in New York who hear stories about people being arrested and charged with drug-related crimes might have a preconceived idea in their minds about the people who find themselves in these positions. Contrary to many of the stereotypes, even very responsible people and citizens can end up being the subject of a criminal investigation and…
Read MoreWhat types of corporate fraud does the FBI look out for?
The FBI reportedly coined the term “white collar crime” back in 1939, a term that has since become synonymous with a wide range of fraudulent activities that business professionals commit in New York and other locales throughout the nation. The bureau makes corporate fraud one of its highest criminal priorities not only because it causes…
Read MoreHow do Americans view drinking into the new year?
For a lot of Americans, the plan is essentially to drink their way into the new year. It’s not just about staying up until the ball drops on January 1. It’s about already feeling buzzed after hours of drinking at the tail end of the previous year. And then, for many, the party doesn’t stop…
Read MoreWhat is conspiracy?
Essentially, a conspiracy consists of two different aspects: a plan among two or more people to commit an unlawful act and an action taken toward the completion of that act. According to FindLaw, if you involve yourself in a conspiracy to commit a crime in New York, and you and your co-conspirators successfully complete the crime, you…
Read MoreBusiness owner accused of grand larceny
Residents in New York may have heard news reports about other people being accused of robbery or larceny and might be confused about what these terms mean and how they may be different. Both robbery and larceny are forms of stealing or theft but robbery charges are used when some amount of force is said to…
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