Domestic violence allegations are taken seriously by the New York Court, and this is profoundly reasonable. In the past decade, movements by women’s groups have shed light on the real situation of domestic violence in the country, and numerous legislations have been enacted to protect the victims. An unfortunate result, however, is that some individuals…
New York State is strict when it comes to what constituents driving while intoxicated (DWI). It’s understandable if you’re confused with the different types of DWI charges that you might be facing. This might even be the first time you hear about a “DWI Per Se,” which is basically the default charge if your blood alcohol content…
In the late 1990s, the medical community was on the fence about prescription opioid pain relievers. Pharmaceutical companies assured the community Opioids were not addictive. But as more healthcare providers prescribed opioid pain relievers/killers, it became evident that pain relievers (versus pain killers) were highly addictive and easily abused. Opiates like prescription pain relievers, heroin,…
According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, 128 people die every day in the U.S. from overdosing on opioids. This number shows the severity of the opioid crisis in the U.S., which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says is responsible for an “economic burden” of about $78.5 billion a year. How the…
The NYPD reported that crimes in New York City went up by 16.9% this January, compared to the same time last year. There were 8,437 crimes recorded in January 2020, compared to the 7,215 tallied in January 2019. They discovered that there was an increase in burglary, assault and grand larceny cases. However, there was a decline in…
