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4 Steps To Take After Being Accused Of Domestic Violence
Being accused of committing a domestic violence crime can cause substantial damage to your personal and professional life. Even if you are not convicted of the crime, you may end up losing friends or even your job. Because of the negative effects such an accusation can have on your life; it is only natural… Read More »
A Taunted Officer Risks Facing Criminal Charges After Attacking Handcuffed Suspects
On July 22, 2021, a police sergeant in New York was charged because of attacking two arrested criminals in two separate events. The sergeant is said to have attacked the two suspects by kneeling on the back of one of them on a subway station floor and punching the other one in the face… Read More »
Self-Defense In New York
When charged with a criminal offense in the state of New York, you may have one or more defenses against the crime in question. When it comes to assault and domestic violence crimes, one of the most commonly used defenses is self-defense. In New York, a defendant may also use this defense if they… Read More »
Governor Andrew Cuomo Directs New York State Hate Crimes Task Force To Help Investigate Anti-Semitic Attack In Flatbush
On July 16, 2021, the Flatbush Shomrim Safety Patrol shared a video of two people abruptly attacking another person who was walking on a sidewalk behind a bush. According to the Safety Patrol, the victim seen being beaten and robbed in the video is a man who was headed to a synagogue. A day… Read More »
Domestic Violence Charges: 3 FAQs
As criminal defense attorneys, we understand that domestic violence charges can be scary to handle. Whenever someone is arrested and charged with domestic violence, they will have so many questions. In today’s article, we answer three commonly asked questions about domestic violence arrests and charges. It is crucial that as you go through the… Read More »
Some Important Information About The Constitutional Right To Remain Silent
The wording used when an individual is being ‘Mirandized’ is quite plain and straightforward: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for… Read More »
22-Year-Old Man Who Was Drunk Driving, Charged In A Maspeth, Queens Crash That Killed A 47-Year-Old Lyft Driver
On June 13, 2021, a driver, registered on Lyft, was fatally hit by an unlicensed motorist at a busy intersection in Maspeth, Queens, moments after informing his wife that he was headed home. The married father of three died after being hit by a drunk driver. The Lyft driver had his last client when… Read More »
Man Faces Hate Crime Charge After Sucker Punching A 55-Year-Old Asian Woman In NYC’s Chinatown
On June 1, 2021, Yuh-Line Niou, a New York State assembly member, posted a video showing a man sucker-punching an Asian woman while walking on the street. In the security camera video, one can see people walking on a sidewalk next to what looks like a restaurant’s outdoor setting. An Asian woman is seen… Read More »
District Attorney Eric Gonzalez Wants 90 Convictions Tied To Ex-NYPD Detective Accused Of Perjury Dismissed
In April 2019, a New York grand jury indicted Joseph Franco, who worked as an undercover NYPD detective. The jury indicted Franco on charges of official misconduct and 16 counts of first-degree perjury. Three months later, Franco was indicted on ten more counts of perjury. The indictments come from four incidents in which Franco… Read More »
Three Common Types Of Insurance Fraud
Insurance fraud is among the most common types of fraud in New York. Often, insurance fraud is committed by people who knowingly and with the intention to defraud present false information to insurance companies in the underwriting and/or claim phase. One of the main reasons this type of fraud is prevalent is the misconception… Read More »
