Tag Archives: New City Criminal Defense Lawyer
Non-Violent Ex-offenders May Be Able to Have Their Records Expunged in Some States
The Atlantic ran an article this month about an ex-offender with drug-related charges who had his record expunged after completing an approved diversion/rehabilitation program in California. A criminal defense attorney may be able to do the same for you. Structured Rehab Programs Helps Addicts Stay Clean The ex-offender, whose name was Adrian Silva, had… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
From Detained to Deported: Small Charges and Their Consequences
Plea deals are one of those rare terms that most people hear from Law and Order and they generally understand. Most individuals, if faced with a charge, take a plea deal for the benefits put forth under the deal. There is no great way to define the benefits granted under a plea since they… Read More »
Summons over Arrests: A Reduction in Criminal Backlog
According to the U.S. Census Bureau New York City is home to more than 8 million people. With such a large population it makes sense that the city is so culturally diverse. Broadway, museums and the wide plethora of restaurants bring millions of tourists to New York city every year. However, this massive population… Read More »
Disorderly Conduct Violations in New York State
Disorderly conduct is considered a violation in the state of New York, not a crime. A violation is an offense, other than a traffic violation, for which a summons is issued. In most instances of disorderly conduct, those cited are more upset or concerned as to whether the facts and circumstances of their case… Read More »
