New York City Criminal Defense Blog
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...
Bad 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...
The 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...
When 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...
Fentanyl 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...
