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New York Police Department Announces Citywide Crime Statistics for November 2023
On December 5, 2023, the New York Police Department posted the crime statistics for the month of November 2023 on its website. For the month of November 2023, overall crime went down again in New York City, and shootings continued to decline. Overall index crime went down by 4.1% in November 2023 compared to… Read More »
What Rights Do You Have as a Probationer?
As a probationer, you have constitutional rights. However, your rights may be subject to certain limitations or conditions compared to people who are not on probation. If you were recently sentenced to probation, you may be wondering what rights you have as a probationer. In this article, we discuss some of the rights you… Read More »
Distinction Between Negative, Affirmative, and Procedural Defenses
When facing criminal charges, it is crucial to retain the services of a skilled defense attorney. A qualified criminal defense attorney can help develop a strong defense strategy. In criminal cases, defenses generally fall into three categories: negative, affirmative, and procedural. The strategy used in your case will depend on the specifics of your… Read More »
5 Things You Should Not Do in Criminal Court
When facing criminal charges, there are several ways of resolving your criminal case. One of the most common ways of resolving criminal cases is through plea bargaining. Research suggests that about 90 to 95 percent of criminal cases are resolved through plea bargaining. Another way of resolving criminal cases is by going to trial…. Read More »
What Is the Difference Between Getting Charged and Being Indicted?
When it comes to criminal law, some terms might appear like they mean the same thing, but they don’t. Two of these terms are “charged” and “indicted.” Understanding the difference between these two terms is crucial to understand the stages of the legal process. Knowing the difference between getting charged and indicted can help… Read More »
Misdemeanor Categories in New York
Like most states, New York divides crimes into misdemeanors and felonies. Felonies are more serious crimes than misdemeanors. In New York, misdemeanors carry a potential jail sentence of up to one year. On the other hand, being convicted of a felony could mean spending a year or more in jail. As we have discussed… Read More »
What Is a Class B Felony in New York?
By now you probably already know that in New York, crimes are categorized as either misdemeanors or felonies. You probably already know that misdemeanors and felonies are further divided into different classes. Misdemeanors in New York are divided into Class A and B, whereas felonies are divided into Class A, B, C, D, and… Read More »
What Is a Class A Felony in New York?
Being charged with any felony crime in New York is a serious thing. However, some felony crimes are considered more serious than others. In New York, Class A felonies are considered the most serious out of all the classes of felonies. The other classes of felonies are Class B, C, D, and E. In… Read More »
Trial Tactics for Criminal Defendants
A lot is on the line when you are facing criminal charges and are about to go to trial. Being convicted of a crime can result in you spending years in jail. It can result in you paying substantial monetary fines. There are also many collateral consequences of criminal convictions. A criminal conviction can… Read More »
New York Police Department Announces Citywide Crime Statistics for October 2023
On November 8, 2023, the New York Police Department released the crime statistics for the month of October 2023. For the month of October 2023, overall crime went down compared to the same month in 2022. The overall index crime for the month of October 2023 reduced by 3%. In October 2022, there were… Read More »
