New York is known for many things, including a high rate of violent crime. Like others, you may sometimes fear for your safety when using the transportation system or walking home from work. You probably want to defend yourself and avoid injuries in a violent...
Many federal drug charges have a mandatory minimum sentence. The mandatory minimum sentence allows the judge to sentence the defendant to at least the amount of the time. That said, there are some exemptions to the mandatory minimum sentence, one of which is the...
White-collar defendants should generally refrain from using social media platforms until their criminal cases are fully resolved. If an individual who is facing criminal charges related to non-violent financial crimes such as fraud or embezzlement does not feel as if...
In most cases, the police need to get a warrant in order to search someone’s home. This means that they suspect that such a search will turn up evidence. They demonstrate reasonable suspicion to a judge, who then gives them a warrant that allows them to enter the...
Federal conspiracy charges are serious criminal charges that can result in severe penalties, including lengthy prison sentences, substantial fines and a permanent criminal record. Federal conspiracy charges differ from state conspiracy charges in that they typically...
If you’re required to testify in a deposition, hearing or trial, you may want to protect the person who’s being investigated or already been arrested and charged. However, you know that lying when you’re under oath is perjury and that you could face criminal charges...
When someone is charged with murder, varying degrees and types of charges can be applied. The punishment will ultimately depend on the specifics of each individual case. Depending on the circumstances of the crime, a person can be charged with first-degree murder,...
The employment contract you signed had a confidentiality clause prohibiting you from sharing the company's secrets. This includes any non-public information, such as a detail that can be used in trading the company's stock (insider trading). However, a mistake or...
If you're facing criminal charges, the prosecution will have gathered whatever evidence against you that they plan to present in court. However, that evidence may have been collected unlawfully, in a way that violated your constitutional rights. In such situations,...
Most criminal charges are settled through plea deals. If this is not an option, however, your case will go to trial where you may be acquitted or convicted of the crime. But what happens if you are not satisfied with your conviction? Well, you may exercise your right...
