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mortgage fraud defense lawyer

Former CEO of mortgage company convicted in $200 million fraud scheme

The founder and former CEO of Live Well Financial, Inc. is facing a lengthy prison sentence for multiple counts of fraud in a bond pricing scheme. The operation led to the closure of his mortgage company.   A federal jury in Manhattan found Michael Hild, 46, guilty of five criminal counts. He was convicted of…
domestic violence defense lawyer

Pleasant Valley man arrested for domestic violence and protective order violation

A man was arrested for alleged burglary and violation of a protective order, among other charges, in Pleasant Valley, New York. Violating an order of protection in the state can lead to further legal trouble and penalties for anyone facing domestic violence allegations.   New York State Police said Russell J. Hines, 45, unlawfully entered…
Justice One Client at a Time

Domestic Violence Offenses in New York

On this episode of Justice, One Client at a Time, we look at the variety of crimes that can fall under domestic violence, such as stalking, assault, harassment, and more.
marijuana possession lawyer

Criminal records wiped clean as New York legalizes recreational marijuana

Recreational marijuana has remained illegal in New York up until recently. Anyone found possessing even a small amount of the drug was at risk of facing fines and jail time. However, the passage of a new bill that loosens New York’s marijuana laws signals some significant changes. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and…