Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Setting the Record Straight on Records: The Crime of Falsification
George Washington supposedly could not tell a lie. Pinocchio’s nose grew every time he lied so that he would learn a lesson. The little boy who cried wolf was ignored by the villagers after he lied so many times. Whether they are stories or lessons, society uses these allegories as ways to teach people… Read More »
Responding to Criminal Sexual Contact Charges
Sex crimes are some of the most fervently prosecuted crimes in the state. Prosecutors will go to great lengths to punish individuals charged with sex crimes in New Jersey. This may be why there are multiple sex-related offenses codified into laws. Of course rape and sexual assault are two of the most recognized laws…. Read More »
Conspiracies and How you May be Liable
Conspiracies are something that can come up for just about anything. From government cover ups, to alien abductions, just about anything can be made into a conspiracy. However, these are not the conspiracies that the courts and police are talking about when someone is charged with a crime. Conspiracy to commit a crime can… Read More »
The Shocking Reality of Stun Gun Laws
Personal protection is very important to most Americans. Every year people invest millions in ways to protect their homes, their cars, but especially themselves. Protection can come in many forms. Often times, individuals will invest in advanced security systems, however this does not protect them from dangers outside of their homes. To answer this… Read More »
The Gift That Keeps Taking: Bribery Charges in New York
As the musical Cabaret once put it, “Money makes the world go round.” Money is certainly a powerful force in society. Without it, we would not be able to purchase the goods or services we need. However, not all money is associated with a commendable function. This is of course true of funds used… Read More »
Nothing Grand About Larceny Charges
Stealing something seems like a fairly straightforward act. Most people would likely consider this theft and leave it at that. However, the law is not quite as simple. The taking of someone else’s property can take the form of many different crimes under the law. When you are charged with a crime, the distinction… Read More »
Gun Running: The Risks of Selling Firearms
The country is currently plagued with the specter of mass shootings. The access to firearms, regardless of political ideology, is surprisingly simple for individuals who should not be presented with that access. In fact, the value of firearms is so great that the market for illegal weapons often induces individuals to participate in their… Read More »
Animal Cruelty Laws: Protection for Pets
Pets are something very near and dear to most Americans. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, many families in the United States own pets, with 37-47% of all homes going to dogs, and 30-37% of them going to cats. It is clear that companion animals are a large… Read More »
Defending Against Solicitation Charges
Rudyard Kipling described prostitution as “the world’s oldest profession.” Certainly history demonstrates that prostitution, as an activity, dates back hundreds, if not thousands of years. Today the laws of New York prohibit prostitution, as well as the solicitation of prostitutes. In this sense both parties accused of engaging in that particular business agreement are… Read More »
A Felony for Fun: When Your Fake ID Has Real Consequences
Fake IDs are something that many teens and underage adults are very familiar with. If a person does not own a fake ID, then they usually know at least one person with a fake ID, or they know how they can go about getting one. For the most part individuals shy away from obtaining… Read More »
