New York City Criminal Defense Blog
What is an order of protection?
In domestic violence cases, assault cases or even some divorce cases, one party may request an order of protection. Also known as a restraining order or no-contact order, this legal document outlines a behavior that the alleged abuser must cease. Typically, an order...
Do you have to provide DNA when under arrest?
When an officer places you under arrest, you have certain rights granted by the U.S. Constitution that protect you against incriminating yourself or providing evidence that the prosecution could use against you in court. However, under New York law, officers can make...
Understand your search and seizure rights
Knowing your legal rights when it comes to search and seizure can mean the difference between a conviction and a dismissal. Whether you are on foot or in a vehicle, the U.S. Constitution protects you from unreasonable searches of your person, car or other property....
How white collar crimes affect the wives left behind
Facing charges for a white collar crime in New York is stressful enough for you, but you may also want to think about how it will affect your wife if the court finds you guilty. Life for the wives of those convicted of white collar crimes is very different. The...
New York penalties for being found with illegal drugs
Being caught with an illegal or illegally obtained controlled dangerous substance in New York can land you with severe punishments, depending on the substance, how law enforcement found you and how you handled yourself once discovered by the police. Penalties also...
3 grand theft defense strategies to consider
Every state has its own definitions and classifications of theft. One of the factors that affects the seriousness of the offense is the value of the object or dollar amount taken. In New York, grand larceny applies to misappropriated property that is worth $1,000 or...
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...
Theft 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...
Taking 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...
Drug 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...
