Anyone facing robbery accusations deserves to receive an excellent defense. A proper understanding of what separates robbery from other similar charges, as well as some of the elements of a case that may provide a good basis for a defense, will help you...
Most Americans are aware that the Constitution of the United States gives its citizens the right to bear arms. However, what many Americans do not realize is that the states can regulate exactly what that mean. Hence, in New York, many times there are convictions for...
Getting stopped by police can be a stressful event, even when you have absolutely no reason to worry. You have not committed a crime and you were going the speed limit. Yet, when those flashing lights appear in your rear view mirror your heart rate may pick up....
In our last post, we began a discussion about the 1954 murder trial of a man named Sam Sheppard. The Ohio physician was charged with murdering his pregnant wife, despite very little physical evidence linking him to the crime. Police also refused to believe his account...
Americans love a good crime story, and "true crime" seems to be especially popular. For a variety of reasons, certain criminal cases gain national attention and become a media circus. Consider the Casey Anthony trial several years ago or the O.J. Simpson trial in the...
If you or a loved one is facing robbery charges in New York, there are many things you should know. Some of the information you should arm yourself with is the definitions of the types of crimes you are facing and understand whether it is a felony or misdemeanor...
Although owning a gun is a right protected by the Constitution, various laws are present that regulate ownership. Gun owners should be aware of these laws, as violation can come with harsh penalties.New York and guns: A state with a reputation for strict lawsNew York...
If you have been arrested on drug charges, you might think it is no big deal. You may even believe that you will never be convicted on the charges against you. It is true that the nation in large has relaxed its perspective on some drugs like marijuana, but this does...
In a big city like New York City, many types of crimes continue to be a problem. One that is often overlooked is graffiti vandalism.While this sounds harmless enough, it is a serious crime as it results in the damage of property. There are many types of graffiti,...
In our last post, we wrote about a June Supreme Court ruling that gives police greater powers to conduct unwarranted searches of suspects. Let's say that an officer stops someone without reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, demands ID and then runs a background...
