Category Archives: Criminal
How To Fight A Felony Charge
Of all the criminal charges you can face, a felony charge is the most serious type. Being convicted of a felony can result in harsh consequences that could change your life. So if you are facing a felony charge, you must take the situation seriously. You should take the necessary steps to fight your… Read More »
Things You Should Not Say In A Criminal Court
As a criminal defendant, you can choose to testify or not to testify in your trial. Allowing criminal defendants to testify in court during their trial is crucial as it ensures just and accurate verdicts. However, most criminal defendants choose not to testify in court. If you choose to testify in your criminal trial,… Read More »
New York Police Department Announces Citywide Crime Statistics For November 2022
On December 5, 2022, the New York Police Department released the crime statistics for the month of November 2022. For the month of November 2022, the overall index crime in New York City decreased compared with the same month last year. In November 2022, the overall index crime decreased by 1.2%, with 10,196 major… Read More »
4 Things You MUST Do If You Are Arrested
Nobody enjoys encountering the police. Even if you know you have done nothing wrong, an encounter with the police can be scary. When you are arrested, a lot of things run through your mind. What will people say or think? Will I go to jail? Will I have to pay huge fines? How will… Read More »
Common Myths About The Criminal Justice System
If you are facing criminal charges, it’s crucial that you understand how the criminal justice system works. You might think you understand how the criminal justice system works because you have watched “true crime” shows, but the truth is that the depiction of America’s criminal justice system in TV shows is not 100% accurate…. Read More »
Can The Police Lie To You?
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 »
Steps To Take After You Are Accused Of Violating Your Probation
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 »
Possible Defenses To Hate Crime Charges
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 »
What Are Your Defenses When Accused Of Violating An Order Of Protection?
An Order of Protection is a court order in which a judge orders a person to follow specific conditions of behavior. Specifically, it is an order in which a judge directs a person to avoid doing certain things against the alleged victim. For example, in this Order, a judge can direct the defendant to… Read More »
Dismissal With Prejudice Vs. Dismissal Without Prejudice
Being charged with a crime can be a nightmare. A conviction can come with harsh consequences, such as jail time and hefty fines. After being charged with a crime, all criminal defendants hope for a dismissal. A criminal case can be dismissed before the trial, during the trial, or even after the trial. When… Read More »