Posts Tagged ‘Criminal Defense’
Digging into Assault Charges: What Is a Possible Defense?
Assault and aggravated assault are serious offenses in the State of New York. Either of these charges can result in a criminal sentence and imposition of a criminal fine if you are convicted in court or plead guilty. Meaning if you are charged with an assault offense in NYC you better act fast to contact…
Read MoreFelony, First Degree, & Class A Violent Felony: How Does New York Divide & Classify Crimes?
Terminology is a confusing aspect of New York’s criminal justice system. Not only are a huge number of unique terms used on the legal side, the very description and classification of crimes are unfamiliar to most people who are not a New York criminal lawyer or in law enforcement. You might be thinking, “why is…
Read MoreNYC Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains: What Is Statute of Limitations?
NYC Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains: What Is Statute of Limitations? There are actually two layers to criminal law in the State of New York. The first layer is comprised of prohibited and illegal activity – crimes. All crimes in the state, except those proscribed at the federal level, are found under the New York Penal…
Read MoreHow Much to Tell the Police
How Much to Tell the Police if Questioned in NYC For most people, casual interactions with the police are commonplace. You may pass New York State Troopers in your car or local officers as you walk down the sidewalk. However, there are few instances more confusing and intimidating than being stopped or questioned by the police.…
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