Vigorous Advocates Fighting For Your Rights
The war on drugs was officially launched in the ‘80s. Back then, the message was “Just Say No.” Yet, here we are, four decades later drugs are still a huge problem that plagues the United States. As more designer drugs hit the streets, the federal government...
Assault charges in New York can be overwhelming, especially if you are facing a felony. Prosecutors will determine whether the accused should be charged with a felony by considering several factors. Defining assault in New York Some states consider a reasonable,...
Under New York criminal laws, most offenses are either misdemeanors or felonies. Basically, a felony is a very serious offense with severe penalties. A misdemeanor, on the other hand, is a less serious offense. The penalties are less severe, too. Besides the harsh...
Occasionally, criminals turn on each other. Such behavior is especially common if a deal “goes bad,” that is, one party fails to fulfill its obligations. However, the mere fact that one or both of the parties may be engaged in committing a crime does not exculpate...
You’re facing criminal charges and the prosecution claims to have strong evidence against you. One pivotal aspect of their case is eyewitness testimony. Witnesses have come forward and claimed that they saw you carrying out the offense in question. You know you did...
Being charged with a crime is many people’s biggest fears. The thought of going to jail can be terrifying, and even without jail time, the penalties of a criminal conviction can be serious, causing damage to your finances, career and reputation. When the crime is a...
One of the first things people do when they are accused of a felony is to seek out an experienced defense attorney. Your attorney will represent you and guide you through the legalities of your charges. But, before they can go through with your case, they’ll need to...
Being the subject of a government investigation can seriously disrupt your personal and professional life. You may not even realize you are being investigated until you or your business receive a subpoena. Government agents who are investigating potential federal...
Anyone accused of a criminal offense has the right to an attorney, but not all legal representation will have a positive impact on a criminal defendant. Occasionally, lawyers do such a bad job advocating for their clients that their failures become the basis for that...
It can be shocking and frightening if police knock on your door in the middle of the night, requesting to come in to search your home. Do you have to let them in? What are your rights, especially if the police do not have a warrant? Police need a search warrant...
