Tag Archives: New City Criminal Defense Attorney
Larceny vs. Burglary: Low-Value Theft Can Land You a Felony Charge
As we discussed earlier this year, larceny is a term that applies to several different crimes. In general, larceny charges result when a person has in some way wrongfully taken or kept something that belonged to another person. Stealing something is considered larceny and the theft will be considered petit larceny, chargeable as a… Read More »
Funny Money and Serious Consequences
Counterfeit money has been around as long as money has been used to pay for goods and services. The people who commit counterfeiting crimes are generally those with the ability to produce the fake currency. However, sometimes people who unintentionally use fake money could face charges. In all reality, counterfeit money is not something… Read More »
Interfering With Police and the Consequences
Crimes happen everyday. In many instances, when people are arrested they are charged with a crime, or multiple crimes, and then they begin to traverse the justice system. Traffic-related offenses are often precipitated by traffic stops. However, sometimes even if there is no crime charged, your noncompliance with officers may result in charges just… 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 »
Racial Profiling: Are you a Victim?
Racial profiling proliferates almost all aspects of society. Despite the fact racial equality is something that should be strived for each and every day, headlines still highlight the many race-based issues in our country. From racial tensions spurred by political candidates, to the disparate treatment of Flint, Michigan’s residents, racial inequality is all too… Read More »
Testing the Test: When Drug Lab Results Are Not Accurate
Science continues to change this country at an exponential rate. Just a glance at this past holiday season’s hottest items puts drones and hoverboards at the top of the list. Gadgets are not the only significant advances in science. In the past decades, DNA tests and drug tests developed significantly. Many of those tests… Read More »
Manslaughter in the State of New York and its Penalties
Manslaughter is a serious offense in the state of New York. Manslaughter is a unique charge in that a broad range of acts may lead to a manslaughter charge. Just recently, a woman from upstate New York pled guilty to manslaughter after severely beating her children. Manslaughter offenses are either voluntary or involuntary. Voluntary… Read More »
The Basics of Bail in New York
After an arrest, many individuals are overcome by feelings of stress and the fear of the unknown. The main priority of most suspects is ensuring that they are promptly released from jail so that they may attend to their ongoing responsibilities like employment and their children. In the state of New York, bail is… Read More »
Megan’s Law Registration in New Jersey
Registering as a sex offender pursuant to Megan’s Law can have a devastating impact on you and everyone residing in your household. When faced with the reality of the impact registration has on the individual and their loved one’s some individuals decide not to register. However, this may result in further criminal action. The… Read More »
What to know about the Offense of Arson
In the state of New York, arson is a common, but serious offense. Like many other offenses, the crime is committed among a wide range of people, and the reason for committing the offense varies in the different age groups. Some common reasons for an attempt at arson range from jokes and dares to… Read More »
