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How Many Years Will I Get for Selling Fentanyl? New York Continues Crackdown
Although fentanyl is a relatively new drug, authorities in New York have reacted quickly in their efforts to crack down on it. If you are caught with fentanyl, you face serious consequences – especially if the quantity of your fentanyl implies that you were involved in trafficking the drug. After facing charges, many defendants… Read More »
Can You Really Go To Prison For Posting Memes?
Online activities can cause legal consequences in New York, and this may apply to internet memes. While an internet meme might seem like a bit of innocent fun, it might constitute a crime according to federal law, state law, or both. This was made adamantly clear after a netizen was sentenced to seven months… Read More »
Can You Go To Prison For Donating To Hamas?
While many people may be concerned about the crisis in Israel and Palestine, it is important to remember that many organizations in the Middle East have been designated by the US government as terrorist groups. This means that if you donate to these groups, you may immediately find yourself facing serious legal consequences. The… Read More »
Authorities Continue To Crack Down On Covid Fraud
As the pandemic disappears in the rear-view mirror, we continue to see an almost never ending slew of covid fraud cases across New Jersey and New York. It seems as if the authorities are overwhelmed with the sheer number of people charged with these offenses. If you have been accused of taking advantage of… Read More »
What Happens If You Leave Your Re-Entry Center In New York?
In the United States, convicts may have the opportunity to transition from prison life to freedom while living in “reentry centers.” The purpose of a reentry center is to give convicts a chance to adjust to “life on the outside” – perhaps pursuing employment opportunities and other steps that make it easier to re-enter… Read More »
Military Contractors Face Serious Consequences For Shoddy Materials
New York companies must be extremely careful when doing business with the US military. Although it’s true that the military industry offers many opportunities for lucrative contracts, businesses must do everything in their power to conduct these contracts in a fully lawful and genuine manner. There are many examples of companies that have experienced… Read More »
What Happens If You Create A “Front” Company In New York?
In the criminal world, a “front” is a company that serves only as a veil for illegal activities. The company may seem legitimate at first glance, but its operators are using the organization to conduct unlawful activities. These activities often include money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes. So what happens if you are… Read More »
You Can Face Criminal Consequences For Charging Too Much – Or Too Little
Any economist worth their salt will tell you that prices are determined by the market forces of supply and demand. That being said, entrepreneurs are free to set whatever prices they think are appropriate. It might seem crazy to face criminal charges for setting the “wrong” prices, but there are many situations in which… Read More »
New York Cracks Down On Illegal Transport Of Aliens
The immigration crisis in the United States is eliciting a major response from authorities across the nation, and assisting aliens in any way may now lead to serious legal consequences in New York. Two recent cases show that authorities are taking active measures to stop not only the movement of aliens across the state,… Read More »
What Happens If You Spend Disability Benefits On Personal Expenses?
Many people rely on disability benefits to pay the bills, especially in an era of high living costs and rampant inflation. Due to the nature of disabilities, many individuals also rely on their caregivers to spend this money in a responsible manner. So what happens if you start spending disability benefits on personal expenses… Read More »
