With the age of technology criminal records are entered into national databases that can be searched by anyone, allowing employers and other organizations to quickly conduct background checks. They can find out parts of your past you may wish to forget and your background may prevent you from receiving good job opportunities. With a good […]

Recently, agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced the arrests of two men whom they claim perpetrated a long-running financial fraud scheme that targeted high-profile National Hockey League players as well as residents of Long Island, NY.  13 players, most of whom were not immediately identified, were among the fraud victims who made an […]

One key to protecting your rights and interests in the event you are ever arrested is having a basic understanding of criminal law, and more specifically the rights you have in the face of an arrest, also known as the Miranda warning. Almost everyone has heard the opening line of the Miranda warning – “you […]