Under New York law, any time a person causes physical injury to another person, they could be charged with assault. The charges they face will depend on several factors including intent, severity of injuries, use of a weapon, and circumstances. New York penal code...
Most everyone can recite some approximation of the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It says, in part that no one “shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself.” The amendment has been clarified over the centuries by U.S. Supreme...
Like other states, New York has laws which punish insurance fraud. These laws not only apply to situations where someone is filing a claim but also to certain applications for insurance coverage. The penalties for insurance fraud are harsh. If the dollar amount in...
Think about it. You are facing charges where, if convicted, you could end up spending considerable time in jail. However, the prosecution presents you with a deal - plead guilty to lesser charges in exchange for a lighter sentence. You might want to jump on the offer...
