People sometimes use words like homicide and murder as if they are synonyms. They act as if these are interchangeable terms. Some of this may come from watching popular television shows where a character is in the homicide department, or something of this nature. But...
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...
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...
People use drugs for many different reasons in New York. Many reasons are for medical purposes and they are legal as long as people have a valid prescription for the drug. However, there are many people who use drugs that have no medical purposes or do not have a...
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...
Facing a charge of murder is one of the most frightening things a person may ever need to endure. Murder defendants typically react to these charges emotionally. They may fall into a crippling state of emotional despair, or they may harness these powerful emotions as...
If you’ve been charged with a felony, then the prosecution probably has a number of witnesses lined up ready to testify against you. That’s a scary situation to be in, especially considering the penalties that may be imposed on you if you’re convicted. But you...
We all make mistakes, and we all fight from time-to-time. Though, most of the time, the altercation ends with words. Other times, things escalate to a physical altercation. However, in an unfortunate few situations, when one of the fighters has a gun, things escalate...
Our readers may remember the fatal hit-and-run accident that killed a New York City Uber rider last Christmas Eve. Recently, the driver of the Lamborghini, which is alleged to have fled the scene was arrested. Christmas Eve crash According to the New York Police...
