Monthly Archives: March 2023
Steps To Take If There Is A Warrant Out For Your Arrest
Discovering there is a warrant out for your arrest can be a scary experience. In the United States of America, an arrest warrant can be issued for various reasons. For example, it can be issued because someone is suspected of committing a criminal activity or because a person failed to appear in court. If… Read More »
What Happens If You Win An Appeal?
After a person is convicted and sentenced because of a crime, it can be challenging to appeal the verdict or sentence. However, if valid grounds for appealing exist, and with the help of a qualified appellate defense attorney, it is possible to appeal a decision or sentence and emerge victorious. If you have been… Read More »
The Criminal Trial Overview
In the United States of America, most criminal cases are resolved with a plea bargain. Rarely do criminal cases in the U.S. go to trial. To be specific, it is estimated that approximately 90 to 95 percent of criminal cases are resolved through plea bargains, meaning that only about 5 to 10 percent of… Read More »
FAQs From DUI Attorneys In New York
You most likely have many questions if you are facing DUI charges in New York. If this is the case, know that you are not alone. As DUI attorneys, we get a lot of questions from people facing DUI charges. If you are looking for answers to the questions on your mind, you have… Read More »
New York Police Department Announces Citywide Crime Statistics For February 2023
On March 3, 2023, the New York Police Department released the crime statistics for the month of February 2023. According to the NYPD statistics, February 2023 saw a 5.6% decrease in overall index crime compared to February 2022. In February 2022, the NYPD recorded 9,304 criminal cases. On the other hand, in February 2023,… Read More »
Bench Trial And Jury Trial: What Is The Difference?
You may have heard of bench and jury trials, but you may not understand the difference between these two types of trials. In the United States of America, criminal defendants have the right to a jury trial, and jury trials are more common than bench trials in the U.S. However, depending on the specifics… Read More »
New York Will No Longer Arrest And Prosecute Children Under The Age Of 12
Over the past decades, the number of children arrested and locked up has fallen. While more than 2.5 million youth under 18 were arrested in the United States in 1997, that number dropped by 74% in 2019. A New York law that went into effect on January 1, 2023, will now see the number… Read More »
6 Common Criminal Law Myths You Need To Avoid Falling For
Many people cannot tell the facts from the myths when it comes to criminal law. Often, what people see in movies or TV shows is exaggerated, narrow, or inaccurate, and unfortunately, many people believe everything they see in movies and TV shows. Whether or not you are facing criminal charges, it is vital that… Read More »
