Category Archives: Criminal
Top Things That Can Hurt Your New York Criminal Case
If you are facing criminal charges in New York, it is understandable if you feel like things are out of your hands. Facing a criminal charge can be scary. However, while it is true that some things might be out of your control, there are some things that you can control. For instance, you… Read More »
Removing News Articles About Criminal Charges From the Internet
Suppose you are looking for a job and are concerned about potential employers finding public criminal records about your criminal past. If this is you, you should know that you may have the option of sealing or expunging your criminal records. When a criminal record is expunged, it is deleted. When a criminal record… Read More »
How A Criminal Conviction Can Impact Employment Opportunities
If you are facing criminal charges, you are likely worried about spending time in jail or paying huge fines. However, these are not the only things you should be concerned about. A conviction can have far-reaching consequences that affect everything. One thing that can significantly suffer if you are convicted of a crime is… Read More »
First, Second And Third Offenses In Criminal Law
Criminal law is a complex area of law. In the United States of America, criminal offenses are classified as misdemeanors or felonies. Misdemeanors are considered less serious crimes than felonies, but even if you are facing misdemeanor charges, it is crucial that you don’t take the situation lightly. It is best to retain a… Read More »
New York Police Department Announces Citywide Crime Statistics For May 2023
On June 5, 2023, the New York Police Department posted the crime statistics for the month of May 2023 on its website. For the month of May 2023, the overall index crime in New York City stayed flat compared to the same month last year. The New York Police Department recorded only a slight… Read More »
Chain Of Custody Errors: What They Are And How They Can Impact Your Criminal Case
If you have been arrested and charged with a criminal offense, the prosecution has to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt before you can be convicted. And to prove its case, the prosecution needs evidence. If the police have some kind of physical evidence the prosecution can use against you, you may be… Read More »
Bail Jumping In New York
After a criminal defendant is arraigned in court and the next court date set, they may be released instead of being required to stay in jail until the next court date. A person can be released on their own recognizance or on bail. If you are released, you will be required to comply with… Read More »
How To Get An Order Of Protection Dismissed In New York
In New York, orders of protection, also known as restraining orders, are issued by a judge to protect a person from another person who is harassing, abusing, intimidating, and/or threatening them. Orders of protection are also issued when a person has committed a crime against another person. In other words, the primary purpose of… Read More »
Tips For Preparing For Your Parole Hearing
After you are sent to prison for committing a crime, you may have a chance of being released early before completing the maximum sentence. One way for this to happen is for you to be released to parole supervision by a parole board. To be released early before completing your maximum prison sentence, the… Read More »
Contentious Bail Law To Be Toughened To Give Judges More Discretion
Several years ago, a new law was passed in New York that, among other things, eradicated cash bail for most crimes. This law which seemed to add a measure of justice to a system that was criticized for punishing the poor was celebrated by New York’s Democratic lawmakers. The idea behind the bail reform… Read More »
