Children often do foolish things without thinking of the consequences of their actions. Little do they realize that if they commit a crime, regardless of their age, they're not apt to get a simple slap on their wrist. Instead, a judge may require them to pay a fine,...
Data compiled by Neighborhood Scout shows that Mehopac is one of the safest cities in New York, with a crime index of 93 out of 100. It's not completely devoid of all crime, though. There are certain areas of the city that are safer than others.Violent crime is...
So far this summer, there have been many newsworthy cases in which consumers' identities have been stolen creating major headaches for companies and ruining customers' credit. In case you're wondering what hackers are going after when they steal people's identities,...
When you are accused of committing a crime, it is important that you take action immediately in order to defend yourself, whether you committed the crime that you were accused of or not. Everyone is entitled to the opportunity to defend themselves, and a good defense...
When a New York police officer makes a traffic stop, there's no telling what types of events may unfold. Sometimes, a Putnam County officer may merely issue a speed warning then free a motorist to leave the scene without any lasting repercussions. On the other hand,...
Being accused of a robbery is a very serious situation to be in. It could potentially result in jail time, and depending on the type and magnitude of the robbery you were accused of, it could affect the rest of your life. Therefore, it is very important to take early...
Many in the state of New York who had hoped for some criminal justice reform during this legislative session will have to continue to wait. Lawmakers in Albany are not moving quickly on proposed bills that would help inmates and assault victims. The session is...
Being found in the possession of any illegal drug is not a good situation to be in, no matter what state of the country you reside in. But heroin is one of the most serious drugs in regard to the laws that prohibit it. Law enforcement has made it a higher priority to...
It is a serious crime to steal mail out of a U.S. postal receptacle in New York or any other state. Since many people mail money, as well as documents or letters that may contain private information, the risk for financial loss or identity theft is high regarding...
The New York legislature recently passed a bill to expand the number of criminal offenses that can lead to loss of the offender's right to possess a firearm. According to those in support of the bill, the goal is to reduce the risk of future shootings by keeping guns...
