Year: 2021
3 housekeeping issues that could lead to drug charges
Sometimes, innocent things that you do in your daily life lead to intense scrutiny from others. Behavior that seems normal to you could make other people think you have some involvement in the drug trade. Your social behaviors and personality could trick people into suspecting you of drug-related misconduct. The way that you maintain your…
How can you protect yourself after a drug charge on campus?
When you moved into your dorm for your first year of school, your thoughts may have been, “Finally, I’m free!” You may have felt you could do whatever you wanted or come home at any time of the night or morning. You may have also considered enjoying a recreational drug in your dorm room. You…
Using an illegal search as a defense to drug charges
The United States Constitution and the Supreme Court provide us all with important protections against police overreach and abuse by outlining the protocol that police must follow when arresting someone. If the police fail to follow these protocols, any arrest they make or evidence they seize will be invalid. It’s important to know your rights,…
What are the most common pharmacy errors?
When people think of medical malpractice claims, they may get an image of a surgeon preforming a procedure incorrectly or something similar. These errors prove to be the exception rather than the rule. The most common type of medical malpractice occurs around prescription medication. A doctor may issue the wrong drug to be filled, a…
A doctor’s empathy for patients could cost their medical license
Most people go into medicine because they want to help others. They recognize that their compassion and intelligence make them uniquely capable of diagnosing and treating the maladies that impact the human experience. In order to secure a medical license, physicians first have to attend years of school. They also have to pass a grueling…
When will the New York courts require you to install an IID?
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is one of the most common criminal charges in New York. Despite how frequently people get arrested for and convicted of drunk driving, a surprising number of people don’t understand the penalties. Many people recognize the risk of license suspension, fines and jail time, but fewer drivers in New York know…
How “family offenses” are charged in New York
You won’t find domestic violence listed as an offense when you scroll through the statutes of New York — but that doesn’t mean that a domestic dispute won’t lead to legal trouble under one of several “family offense” codes. Here in New York, you could be charged with one of several penal offenses, depending on…
Tips for maintaining your medical license
As a licensed medical professional, you are held to a high standard. Once your license is revoked, it can be difficult to get reinstated. It’s important to take steps now to safeguard your career and become compliant with regulations. Doctors are often concerned about maintaining their medical licenses. The best way to do this is…
Is domestic violence just between married couples?
When people discuss domestic violence, they often do it in a way that indicates that married couples allow their disagreements to escalate to a physical level. The common cliche is a husband who is abusive toward his wife, though this can certainly work in both directions — a wife who is abusive toward her husband…
Can you get a DUI while under the legal limit?
You know that the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for alcohol intoxication is .08%, which means that you expect to be able to drive without fear of a criminal charge as long as your BAC is below that amount. The truth, however, is that the .08% limit is just the per se limit. That…