Drug charges in New York are not unbeatable. As it turns out, some of them do not have the merit that police and prosecutors think they have when they are levied. One recent case is showing the limits of field tests for narcotics and other illicit substances limited...
You've probably seen the public service announcements on television. One family member goes to the doctor and receives a prescription for what ails them. That individual discontinues the use of the medication before they've finished the bottle. Another family member...
Everything seemed to go smoothly during your criminal case. There wasn't much evidence against you, and you felt that you had a great defense. Strangely, you were convicted. You worry that someone on the jury may have been racist, that a mistake was made or that other...
There are a lot of legitimate reasons to carry a firearm in the State of New York. Concealed carry permits and special licenses open up a lot of possibilities for people to carry weapons for self-defense or hunting. But this is far from a free pass if the safety of...
New York state is classified as a may-issue state by the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA). This means that concealed weapons permits are left up to local law enforcement agencies including court systems and county sheriffs to make such decisions.It's...
New York City is notorious for having strict gun laws. There is a specific process for buying guns and maintaining a license.It is harder to buy a gun in New York than in most places, but if you plan to, you will need to follow the law to the letter. Doing this can...
When you're accused of murder or another violent crime, it's important to know your rights and to take steps to protect yourself. Unfortunately, defending yourself might not lead to the outcome you hope for.Take, for example, a case from 2015. A jury convicted a...
You have had a hard life, and you did everything you could to make it easier. That sometimes meant that you fell afoul of the law, but in your circumstances, you felt that you were justified.Recently, you tried to complete a drug transaction with another person....
