Category Archives: Criminal
Do I Still Need To Hire A Criminal Defense Attorney If I Am Innocent?
Were you arrested and charged with committing a crime you did not commit? If so, you might be wondering whether you still need to hire an attorney even if you are innocent. If things were different, maybe there would be no need for you to hire an attorney. However, considering how many innocent people… Read More »
What Is An Indictment?
In the U.S., a prosecutor can file a criminal complaint against an individual directly. However, in some states, New York included, and the federal system, when dealing with a felony, a prosecutor cannot file a complaint against an individual unless and until they present the charges to a grand jury and members of the… Read More »
NYPD Officer Faces Hate Crime Assault Charges After Attacking Drunken Driver While Hurling Racist Insults
According to New York Daily News, on January 17th, 2022, an NYPD officer was charged after attacking another driver while hurling racist insults at him at Ocean Parkway and Church Ave, in Kensington. The 50-year-old officer filmed himself hurling the insults at the 32-year-old Uber driver and knocked the man out cold during his… Read More »
Here’s Why You Need An Attorney For A Misdemeanor Charge In New York
Crimes in New York are categorized into “misdemeanors” and “felonies.” Misdemeanors are considered less serious than felonies. There are also offenses that are known as “violations” in New York. Violations are not crimes. So, what exactly is a misdemeanor crime? A misdemeanor crime in New York is any crime that carries a possible jail… Read More »
Penalties For Violating An Order Of Protection In New York
If you are being accused of violating an order of protection in New York, it is vital that you contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. You could face up to seven years in prison if convicted of violating an order of protection, so it is imperative that you don’t hesitate to… Read More »
The Crime Of Issuing A Bad Check
If you write a bad check in New York, you are guilty of committing a crime. Writing a check that ends up bouncing or cannot be honored can result in criminal penalties, and, sometimes, even civil penalties. In New York, being convicted of issuing a bad check can result in you facing consequences that… Read More »
Inciting To Riot
In the United States, the First Amendment protects individuals’ right to assemble and express their views through protest. The First Amendment guarantees the right of Americans to assemble peaceably and to petition their government. However, government officials are allowed to place restrictions on the exercise of this right. For example, there are laws against… Read More »
Ways To Get Your Criminal Case Dismissed
Not every person who is charged with a crime goes to trial. According to Pew Research Center, only 2% of the people who were defendants in federal criminal cases in 2018 went to trial. All the other defendants avoided trial because of two main reasons; 90% of them pleaded guilty, while the remaining 8%… Read More »
New York Crime Statistics For November 2021
On December 8, 2021, the New York Police Department (NYPD) announced crime statistics for November 2021. According to the NYPD’s report, murder cases reduced by 17.2.% for the month of November 2021, compared with November 2020. In November 2020, 29 murder cases were recorded, whereas in November 2021, 24 murder cases were recorded. This… Read More »
Disorderly Conduct In New York
Disorderly conduct is a term used for various offenses that do not result in a criminal record. Offenses that constitute disorderly conduct are usually punishable by minor penalties. In the U.S., disorderly conduct laws differ from State to State. Because of the different rules, what constitutes disorderly conduct in one State might not constitute… Read More »
