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Possible Defenses Against Mail And Wire Fraud

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

Mail fraud and wire fraud are both federal crimes in the United States of America. These crimes occur when a person engages in a scheme to defraud, with the intention to defraud and uses a physical or electronic mail system to defraud. Mail and wire fraud are among the most frequently prosecuted cases in… Read More »

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Can The Police Lie To You?

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

When the police are questioning a criminal suspect, the suspect is expected to tell the truth, and as a criminal suspect, it is in your best interest to avoid lying to the police. But what about the police? Can the police lie to you? The police can lie to criminal suspects, and it happens… Read More »

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What Are Your Responsibilities In Removal Proceedings?

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

Being deported is not something any immigrant expects. But the reality is that many immigrants are deported every year from the United States of America. According to Pew Research Center, in 2018, 337,000 immigrants were deported from the United States. Of the 337,000 immigrants deported in 2018, 44% had criminal convictions. Apart from criminal… Read More »

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Some Crucial Things To Know If You Are Facing Deportation

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

Facing deportation is a serious matter. If you are deported, it means you are removed from the United States of America. Apart from leading to removal from the U.S., if you are deported, it could adversely affect your ability to enter the U.S. again. If you are facing deportation, it is vital that you… Read More »

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Debunking Common Myths About Drug Cases

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

Of all the crimes that happen in New York, drug crimes are among the most common. Despite this, there is still a lot of misinformation out there about drug crimes. As criminal defense attorneys, we have seen many people get into serious trouble because of misinformation. It is vital that you understand the facts… Read More »

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Steps To Take After You Are Accused Of Violating Your Probation

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

A probation sentence rather than jail time is bound to make any criminal defendant feel relieved. When a criminal defendant is given a probation sentence, they get a chance to stay away from the harsh environment of a jail. A probation sentence allows you to continue living a productive life in society. However, while… Read More »

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Possible Defenses To Hate Crime Charges

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

According to the New York Police Department, more than fifty hate crimes can occur in New York City in one month. A hate crime is a type of crime motivated by bias. Generally, a hate crime occurs when one of a specified set of crimes is committed against a person because the person identifies… Read More »

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What Are Your Rights If You Are Facing Removal Proceedings?

By Mark I. Cohen, Esq. |

Being in a removal proceeding is any immigrant’s worst nightmare. A removal proceeding is a proceeding to determine an immigrant’s removability under the nation’s immigration law. In other words, this is a proceeding to determine if an immigrant should be deported. There are various grounds for deportation in the U.S., including criminal convictions and… Read More »

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"... Mr. Cohen's effort... in everything he has done before the Court, is A-Plus... [R]ecently, in another case... [before me], the result he achieved for his client... was quite impressive." Honorable Kenneth M. Karas, United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.

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"So I have very sophisticated counsel here and, Mr. Cohen, [your client] is very fortunate in having you as his attorney, and I hope he appreciates that." – Quote from the Honorable Denise L. Cote, United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.

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"As Mark Cohen, a defense lawyer who has tried cases throughout the city and was a prosecutor in the Bronx, pointed out, there is a saying among defense lawyers in New York." – As provided in the New York Times City Room Blog.

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