Category Archives: Criminal
Understanding The Criminal Procedure Process In New York
If you or a loved one is arrested in New York, it’s crucial that you understand what to expect as the criminal case goes through the legal system. That way, you can feel more confident and in control during what can be a difficult and overwhelming time. Indeed, a qualified criminal defense attorney can… Read More »
New York Police Department Announces Citywide Crime Statistics For January 2023
On February 3, 2023, the New York Police Department released the crime statistics for the month of January 2023. After 2022 ended with a decrease in major felonies, 2023 started with an increase in crime, even though slightly. For January 2023, the overall index crime increased by 4.1% compared to January 2022. In January… Read More »
When Is The Best Time To Hire A Criminal Defense Attorney?
No one ever wants to have to hire a criminal defense attorney, but if you have been arrested, it is in your best interest to hire a defense attorney. While you probably already know that you should hire a criminal defense attorney, you might not know when you should do so. Should you hire… Read More »
How Do You Prove Mistaken Identity In A Criminal Case?
Being arrested and charged with a criminal offense can be distressing. But what is even more painful is being arrested and charged with a crime you did not commit. Unfortunately, getting convicted is still possible even if you are facing false accusations. Wrongful convictions are common in the US. According to the Innocence Project,… Read More »
Do I Need An Attorney If This Is My First Time Getting Arrested?
If you’ve recently been arrested and it is your first time getting arrested, you might wonder whether hiring a criminal defense attorney is necessary. Getting the answer to the question, “Do I need an attorney if this is my first time getting arrested?” from a criminal defense attorney might seem like you are getting… Read More »
What Makes A Competent Witness In A Criminal Case?
When an individual is facing criminal charges, the court cannot consider just any evidence. The court can only consider competent evidence in a criminal trial. Competent evidence is that which is legally admissible, relevant, and material. Competent evidence is evidence that a reasonable individual might acknowledge as adequate to support a conclusion. Even the… Read More »
Can My Criminal Defense Attorney Tell On Me?
If you are facing criminal charges and working with a criminal defense attorney, one of the questions you might be asking yourself is whether your attorney can reveal the information you share with them to another person. In other words, you are likely asking yourself, “Can my criminal defense attorney tell on me?” So,… Read More »
New York Police Department Announces Citywide Crime Statistics For December 2022
On January 5, 2023, the New York Police Department released the crime statistics for the month of December 2022. Once again, New York City saw a decrease in overall crime. To be precise, December 2022 saw an 11.6% decrease in crime compared with December 2021. In December 2021, the NYPD recorded a total of… Read More »
6 Reasons It Is Best To Avoid Being Your Own Criminal Defense Attorney
If you are facing criminal charges, you can represent yourself or hire a criminal defense attorney. There are many reasons a criminal defendant may wish to represent themselves and avoid hiring an attorney. For example, you may want to represent yourself because you think you cannot afford an attorney or it is not worth… Read More »
Defending Against Conspiracy Charges
Sometimes, people are arrested and charged even if the illegal act never happened. In other words, sometimes, people are arrested and charged with conspiring to commit a crime. For example, a person can be arrested for conspiring to commit robbery even if the actual robbery never occurred. If the robbery happened, a person could… Read More »