Category Archives: Criminal
Sentencing Hearings
A sentencing hearing is usually the last stage of a criminal case. Usually, whether this hearing will take place depends on whether the crime is a felony or misdemeanor and whether the criminal charges were state or federal charges. The sentencing hearing is the stage of a criminal case when penalties are imposed. The… Read More »
Understanding Federal DUI Charges
Driving under the influence is an offense that is taken quite seriously in the United States of America. This is because driving under the influence causes numerous accidents that result in injuries and death. To reduce the number of drunk driving-related accidents injuring people and claiming people’s lives, state governments and the federal government… Read More »
Defending Against Stalking Charges
In New York, stalking is a serious crime that can be a misdemeanor or felony. Irrespective of whether you’re facing a misdemeanor or felony charge, one common element shared among all four degrees of the crime is that you, the accused, have been or are currently engaged in certain behavior directed at another person…. Read More »
How To Conduct Yourself In Court
It can get confusing when arrested and charged with a crime, such as assault. It can get especially confusing if your case is set for trial. Going to court can be an intimidating experience, especially if it is your first time. If your criminal case is set to go to trial, you may be… Read More »
What To Do If Wrongfully Accused Of Identity Theft
Identity theft involves a person stealing another person’s personal identification information. This is a serious crime in the U.S. If you are convicted of identity theft, you could pay huge fines and/or spend years in jail. Unfortunately, people are wrongfully charged with identity theft all the time. What do you do if you are… Read More »
A Defendant’s Right To Represent Themselves In A Criminal Trial
The Sixth Amendment grants criminal defendants the right to be represented by an attorney. In addition to that, the court has held that the Sixth Amendment also gives criminal defendants the right to represent themselves. However, a defendant can only represent themselves in a criminal trial if a judge allows them to do so…. Read More »
Do Criminal Defense Attorneys Get Paid If They Lose A Case?
You have probably heard attorneys advertise their services with the phrase, “No fee unless we win.” If you are facing criminal charges, you are likely wondering if this phrase also applies to criminal defense attorneys. So, does the phrase, “No fee unless we win,” apply to criminal defense attorneys? No. This phrase does NOT… Read More »
Suppression Of Evidence In A Criminal Case
If you’re facing criminal charges, the good news is that you are innocent until proven guilty. And, for the prosecution to prove your guilt, they must prove all the elements of the crime in question beyond a reasonable doubt. This means that the prosecution needs a lot of evidence to prove your guilt. While… Read More »
New York Police Department Provides Citywide Crime Statistics For April 2022
On May 3, 2022, the New York police department provided a citywide crime report for April 2022. According to the report, overall index crime increased by 34.2% in April 2022 compared to April 2021. This increase resulted from an increase in grand larceny, robbery, burglaries, felonious assault, and grand larceny auto. For the month… Read More »
What Happens When A Witness Is Not Available To Testify In A Criminal Trial?
In the United States of America, for a defendant to be convicted of a crime, the prosecutor is required to prove that they (the defendant) are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Often, in criminal cases, the strongest evidence of guilt that the prosecution can use is the direct testimony of a witness. Usually, the… Read More »
