Category Archives: Criminal
What Happens When You Resist Arrest in New York?
No matter the situation, it is never in a person’s best interests to resist arrest. Resisting arrest complicates cases for individuals guilty of the accused crimes and leads to additional charges. Even when you are 100% sure you did not commit a crime, cooperate with the police officer making the arrest, and let your… Read More »
Have You Been Accused of Stalking? Here’s Some Vital Information About This Crime
New York, like all the other 49 states, considers stalking a crime. If you stand accused of stalking, you should not take such an accusation lightly. Stalking is a serious offense that bears serious consequences. As an accused person, you might be feeling confused. When it comes to stalking, feelings of confusion on the… Read More »
Admissible and Inadmissible Evidence: Some Crucial Information About the Two
Evidence is crucial in any criminal case because it can prove a person’s innocence or guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. A judge can never consider a person guilty or innocent until the evidence admitted in court proves them to be either guilty or innocent without a reasonable doubt. Courts may accept different types of… Read More »
Pre-Arrest Investigations: The Way You Conduct Yourself Before an Arrest Can Affect Your Case
Criminal investigations occur in two phases; before an arrest (pre-arrest) and after an arrest (post-arrest). Pre-arrest investigations can last for a short time or for a considerably long time, depending on the situation. For instance, a pre-arrest investigation after a traffic stop may take a short time, whereas a pre-arrest investigation in a high-profile… Read More »
Flawed Facial Recognition Software Could Land You in Jail and Have You Paying Monetary Fines for a Crime You Did Not Commit
To law enforcers and citizens in general, facial recognition technology bears several benefits. However, facial recognition technology is prone to flaws, just like most types of technology. Cases of innocent people paying the price for crimes they did not commit after being falsely identified by a flawed facial recognition software are not uncommon. An… Read More »
Here’s How You Can Help Your Criminal Defense Attorney Defend Your Case
When charged with a crime, regardless of whether it is a felony or a misdemeanor, people always worry about the consequences of the crime. Whether you spend one year or twenty-five years in jail, whether you pay a fine of $100 or $10,000, being convicted of a crime can have lasting negative impacts on… Read More »
Members of the Jawahir Enterprise Fraud Ring Risk Spending up To Twenty-Five Years in State Prison for Car Insurance Fraud
At least twelve people were indicted for allegedly being part of a New York auto insurance fraud ring at the beginning of December. For two years, law enforcers conducted an investigation, which they dubbed “Operation Sledgehammer.” According to prosecutors, the defendants committed insurance fraud by damaging cars and intentionally making car damages worse. The… Read More »
Burglary: The Differing Degrees of the Crime, and the Possible Defenses Under Each Degree
Burglary is an offense that generally involves unlawfully entering a location, typically a building or a dwelling, intending to commit a crime in the area. In the U.S, burglary is considered a felony in many states, with New York being one of the states that categorize burglary as a felony. New York law divides… Read More »
New York Criminal Procedure Law Section 30.30: A Defendant Has the Right to a Speedy Trial
Discussing the different rights that defendants have in New York is crucial because defendants need to know their rights to protect them. One of your rights as a defendant in New York is the right to a speedy trial. The New York Criminal Procedure Law Section 30.30 outlines what constitutes a speedy trial in… Read More »
Criminal Diversion of Prescriptions: The Different Degrees of the Crime
New York has, for many years, battled the prescription drug epidemic. The epidemic was brought about by people who diverted opioids into the illegal market. However, New York remains strict at implementing laws that govern prescription diversion (NY Penal Law Article 178), hoping that this epidemic will end one day. Law enforcement officers usually… Read More »
