Vigorous Advocates Fighting For Your Rights
You may have watched a movie where five people stand against a wall as someone behind a one-way pane of glass points to the person who committed a crime. The person behind the glass pointing at the perpetrator is likely an eyewitness. An eyewitness is someone who was...
A serious theft charge can leave you facing the potential for catastrophic penalties. A conviction could land you in prison, but even if you escape incarceration, you might be left with a criminal record that affects several aspects of your life, including your...
Getting pulled over by the police, whether you've broken the law or not, can be a terrifying experience. When the police officer asks for your consent to search the automobile, you likely would be more nervous. According to the Fourth Amendment, officers should...
Certain offenses in New York have mandatory minimum sentences. In other words, the law requires judges to impose an imprisonment term of at least a predefined time if the defendant is convicted of these crimes. Half of those in the state's prisons are serving...
Regarding traffic accidents, hit-and-run incidents can have severe legal and moral consequences. In New York, fleeing the scene of an accident without fulfilling certain obligations is a serious offense that can lead to various penalties. It is essential to note that...
You could face drug conspiracy charges if evidence suggests your involvement in a drug crime. Conspiracy arises if you agree and plan to commit a drug offense and take significant steps toward executing your plan, regardless of whether the actual crime ever happened....
If you’re convicted of possession of drugs with the intent to sell in New York, you’re likely going to be facing some harsh penalties. This includes time spent in prison as well as significant fines. Courts in New York take this offense seriously because of the fact...
A person could be charged with actual possession if they are found with illicit drugs on them. A drug possession charge could also occur if a person is caught using, manufacturing or dealing drugs. An actual possession charge could lead to several criminal penalties,...
If you are arrested and charged with a crime, your case may be dismissed before going to full trial. If you do go to trial, you may be acquitted on a number of grounds. But, what happens if you are convicted? Depending on the crime in question, a conviction could...
False confessions are a significant problem in the justice system. In recent years, DNA and non-DNA evidence have overturned many convictions, revealing that the police might have induced false confessions. Interview techniques like police interrogation tactics are...
