Category Archives: Criminal
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 »
3 Reasons To Have Your New York Criminal Record(s) Sealed Or Expunged
When convicted of a crime anywhere in the United States, in addition to facing the well-known direct consequences such as spending time in jail, probation, and/or paying monetary fines, you risk facing other less-known indirect consequences (i.e., collateral consequences). Unfortunately, many people overlook the indirect consequences of convictions, only for them to end up… Read More »
What Is A Mistrial And What Are Some Of The Common Grounds For A Mistrial?
Usually, criminal trials end with a guilty or not guilty verdict. However, sometimes, mistrials occur. When a mistrial occurs, the prosecution has the right to bring another trial or choose not to bring another trial. Often, when the prosecution feels they can’t win a conviction even with a second trial, they choose not to… Read More »
The Insanity Defense
After being accused of a crime, you must reach out to a qualified criminal defense attorney. Once you reach out to a defense attorney, they will develop a defense strategy to help you. How your defense attorney handles your case depends entirely on the specifics of your case and the level of information you… Read More »
What Is The Alibi Defense?
As much as it is a commonly used term, not many people understand the meaning of the term “alibi.” If you or someone you know currently stands accused of a crime, you need to learn the meaning of alibi to understand when and how to use such a defense. Additionally, as a defendant, it… Read More »
Attorney General Announces The Establishment Of A COVID-19 Fraud Task Force
Unfortunately, whenever people become exposed to vulnerability, criminals take advantage of the situation. That is what happened after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the US. Since the onset of the pandemic, criminals have been using various tactics to profit off the pandemic. So far, Americans have been scammed in many ways. For example, some people… Read More »
How A Felony Conviction Can Affect An Individual’s Voting Rights
If you currently stand accused of committing a crime, you probably feel worried about several things. For instance, you are probably feeling concerned about how a conviction might affect your post-conviction life. Unfortunately, when a person is convicted of a crime, it is expected that the conviction will affect their future in one way… Read More »
Common Myths That People Fall For In Regards To Criminal Law
If you are not a criminal attorney or another kind of criminal law expert, you can expect criminal law to be confusing and complicated. When gathering information about criminal law, people turn to friends, the internet, and sometimes even T.V. shows. Regrettably, some of the information collected from these sources is not always correct…. Read More »
Here’s How Social Media Can Affect Your Criminal Case
Social networking sites like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat provide people with the opportunity to share their thoughts with others across the globe. Because of social media, you can keep in touch with friends and family all the time and can even find job opportunities. These and many others are commendable benefits that social… Read More »
What Happens When You Violate Your Probation In The State Of New York?
If you got a sentence of probation after being convicted of a crime, you might be feeling lucky. You are justified to feel that way because probation gives you the chance to continue freely, leaving a productive life in the community. Nonetheless, if you violate your probation, you might find yourself facing serious legal… Read More »
