When emotions run high and mistakes are made, someone can get killed. In cases where a homicide was neither premeditated nor justifiable, the Kew Gardens prosecutor will decide whether to charge a defendant with first-degree or second-degree manslaughter.First-degree...
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Were you accused of drug crimes for using a friend’s pills?
You were out with friends having a good time when one of them offered you some hydrocodone. You weren't trying to get high, you'd just sprained your ankle and were in a lot of pain. You didn't see any harm in taking the medication, but an officer saw her give you a...
What are some reasons for a criminal appeals?
To make the most out of an appeal, it's important that you know what to do to look good in court and to build a strong case. When your attorney takes on this case, they will discuss with you if an appeal is possible and why. For example, if the trial court made...
What appeals options do I have available to me?
Many defendants feel like their lives are over once they're found guilty of a crime. This is especially the case if they find out that they've been sentenced to several years in prison. A conviction doesn't have to be akin to a guard locking you up and throwing away...
7 accused of heists costing over $1 million in losses
Sometimes, theft happens where it is least expected. Most people wouldn't expect armored vehicles or cars coming from warehouses to be targeted since they tend to be well-protected. That wasn't the case in New York.Recently, seven men were arrested in relation to a...
Quinnen Willilams case shows the dangers of traveling with guns
New York City has strict gun laws, which could be helpful in some ways and hurt in others. Recently, an NFL player, the New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams, ran afoul of that gun control legislation. He was arrested at La Guardia Airport for possessing a...
Should you have an appellate attorney at your trial?
A murder trial is about as serious as it gets when it comes to legal problems. There's a lot on the line, so it's always smart to hire a defense attorney who is experienced with trials.But what about hiring an appellate attorney for your trial "team," as well? Having...
You can commit a weapons crime without knowing it
Even if you take great pride in understanding the law as it pertains to weapons and your ability to own them, it doesn't mean you'll never make a mistake. And if you go down the wrong path at the wrong time, it could result in your arrest and serious criminal...