Archive for May 2016
Don’t make decisions too quickly in the aftermath of a DUI arrest
When you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence or any other kind of criminal charges in New York, it can be tempting to want to cooperate with law enforcement in the hopes of a quick resolution to your dilemma. The arresting officers speaking with you immediately after your arrest are counting on your vulnerability.…
Read MoreMock burglaries produce patterns among ex-burglars and non-burglars alike
A study published by researchers from the University of Portsmouth, UK and the University of Sussex, UK in 2014 studied the behaviors of ex-burglars and postgraduate students who had never participated in a burglary. This study was particularly significant because it used a real house and a house simulated on a laptop unlike prior studies,…
Read MoreTelephone fraud
Telephone fraud, also known as telemarketing fraud, covers a wide range of crimes. The common goal of such fraud is to deceive the victim into parting with money or valuable personal information, such as bank accounts and credit card numbers. Commonly reported phone scams include: Pyramid schemes: Victims are persuaded to buy into a business…
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