What Is the Shopkeeper’s Privilege?
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. As recently discussed in our blog, New York has cracked down on retail theft. In some cases, shopkeepers have taken matters into their own hands to protect their business....
Murder as a Crime of Terrorism Under New York’s Penal Law
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In the early morning of December 4, 2024, Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed by a masked assailant while walking on a street near a hotel in midto...
Burglary Tourism: What Is It, and Is Your Home a Target?
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. It may be one of the scariest experiences of your life – finding out that someone broke into your home and stole your belongings. On average, 3,062 burglaries happen in the...
Check Fraud and the Viral Chase Bank “Glitch”
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Earlier this year, Chase Bank experienced a “glitch” that enabled its customers to take out a seemingly limitless amount of free money. The “glitch” went viral on social me...
“Pink Cocaine” is the New Threat on Drug Market
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. It’s a drug that goes by many names – tuci or tusi, tucibi, cocaina rosada. Whatever you call it, pink cocaine has hit the US drug market. In New York and California, the d...
Timeshare Scam Linked to Mexican Cartels, Warns FBI
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. For some, a timeshare is a great way to have a place to go on vacation every year. Some also see these as investment opportunities, as the value of its ownership may go up...
Recording Police Encounters – Is It Permissible?
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. On the internet, it’s easy to find many videos of people recording police encounters. However, there are also many videos of police trying to stop the public from taking ph...
The STOP CSAM Act – Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation Online
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. From 2012 to 2022, the number of reports concerning child sexual exploitation to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s (“NCMEC”) CyberTipline increased...
Suspicious Activity Reports – When Banks Act Like Cops
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Follow the money. In today’s world, one way to uncover criminal activity is to trace financial transactions. Under the federal Bank Secrecy Act, financial institutions are...
Cyber Kidnapping Is a Growing Crime Trend Across the Country
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Under the law, kidnapping is taking a person and holding them captive against their will. In New York, kidnapping is a very serious offense. But now, this type of offense h...
Self Defense – Using a Justification Defense in NY Court
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. If someone attempts to hurt you, you have a right to protect yourself. However, the use of force in response to another’s illegal use of force is not unqualified. Under New...
Counterfeit Goods Can Lead to State and Federal Charges
By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. One may hear the stories – if you go down to Canal Street in New York City, you can find designer goods for cheap prices. However, most New Yorkers know that many of those...