New York City Criminal Defense Blog
Understanding your right to effective counsel
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees, among other things, your right to “assistance of counsel in all criminal prosecutions” against you, whether conducted in New York or elsewhere. In other words, you have the right to have an attorney represent...
read moreTheft by extortion
The word "theft" seems to imply an element of secrecy (as in one stealing something without another knowing it). Transactions conducted in the broad daylight certainly would not fall under this category. Yet that is where you could be wrong. Several clients have come...
read moreTaking cocaine to a summer get-together could be a costly mistake
Kicking back and enjoying yourself during the summer can look like a lot of different things. It might look like a ball game with your friends or heading out to the park with your family. For some people, it could be enjoying a backyard bonfire with a few beers or...
read moreDrug company liability for opioid crisis sought in lawsuits
Many people in New York know someone who has struggled with an addiction problem or they may even themselves have personally experienced this type of challenge. Sadly, many people who become addicted to drugs develop their addiction after being prescribed a legal...
read moreBad donut allegedly to blame for bus driver’s DUI
Most states, including New York, treat DWI as a serious offense, especially when it potentially endangers children. This is no less true in Texas, where authorities arrested a school bus driver last week. Witnesses who allegedly saw the bus...
read moreThe 4th of July brings the potential for sobriety checkpoints
Independence Day is one of the most popular American holidays. Many full-time workers get the day off, even if it falls in the middle of the week. After all, it is a federal holiday. Even those who still have to work will usually try their hardest to participate in...
read moreWhen online behavior becomes a crime
Social media and other forms of online communication can be useful tools, but like any tool, they can be as harmful with misuse as they can be helpful when utilized correctly. It is not always possible for New York residents like you to keep your online communication...
read moreFentanyl replacing heroin as dominant New York City drug
In many western states, heroin remains prevalent and readily available to those who use it, but in New York City and other areas along the eastern seaboard, its presence seems to be fading. Nevertheless, it seems that heroin's decline is more attributable to...
read moreWhat is the statute is limitations?
When it comes to a criminal charge in New York, there is usually something called a statute of limitations. It is well worth your time to understand what this means and how it applies to your case. The concept is very important when it comes to charges against you and...
read moreUnderstanding shoplifting laws in New York
It's very easy to become falsely accused of shoplifting because mistakes can happen. Most of us engage in transactions in stores almost every day of our lives, and while the vast majority of these experiences will be unproblematic, there can be instances where...
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