Tag Archives: New City Criminal Defense Attorneys
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 »
How to Meet the Different Burdens in New Jersey Criminal Trials
In the legal field there are many different standards that must be met to successfully prove a case. The standards in civil and criminal cases vary. Many individuals know at least one standard in a criminal case: the requirement of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. This is the burden for criminal trials, but what… Read More »
“Good Fun” Gone Bad: The Criminal Offense of Hazing
Recently, police responded to Rider University after receiving a report that a naked run was about to take place. When police officers arrived on the scene, they found several cross-country team members preparing to run naked laps. Rider University immediately launched an investigation, which led the university to suspended the entire men’s cross-country team… Read More »
Crimes that can Lead to a Larceny Charge
Larceny is a general term that encompasses a variety of criminal acts. If you or someone you know has been charged with larceny, it is necessary to immediately inquire into the specific allegations raised. Some common offenses that may lead to a larceny charge include theft of property, writing bad checks, acquiring lost property,… Read More »
