Category Archives: Criminal
Probation: Frequently Asked Questions
After someone is convicted of a criminal offense in New York, one thing that can happen is they can be sentenced to probation instead of jail. Probation can be an incredibly useful tool when you are convicted of a criminal offense. If you were recently convicted of a crime in New York and sentenced… Read More »
New York Pre-Trial Hearings
If you were recently arrested and charged with a crime, it is crucial that you understand the steps involved in a criminal case. You probably already know that arraignment is the next step after an arrest. But do you know what happens after an arraignment and before the trial? The next step is the… Read More »
New York Police Department Announces Citywide Crime Statistics For April 2023
On May 3, 2023, the New York Police Department released the crime statistics for the month of April 2023. For the month of April 2023, the overall index crime went up by 3.8% compared to the same month last year. In April 2022, the city of New York witnessed a total of 9,616 criminal… Read More »
Signs You Had Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel
After losing a criminal case and being sentenced, you may have grounds for filing an appeal. One of the grounds for filing a criminal appeal is “ineffective assistance of counsel.” According to the Supreme Court, criminal defendants not only have the right to legal counsel. They also have the right to effective assistance of… Read More »
What Should You Do If You Are Being Investigated By The Police?
If the police are investigating you, it does not automatically mean you will be found guilty and sentenced. However, to increase your chances of not being found guilty and sentenced, you must take the matter seriously and take several steps. It is easy to become overwhelmed during a criminal investigation. But regardless of how… Read More »
Mistakes To Avoid During Your Probation To Make Completing Your Probation Easy
If you were found guilty of a crime and sentenced to probation, meaning you are serving your sentence in the community, it is crucial that you avoid making mistakes that could make completing your probation harder. As it is already, successfully completing probation is not easy. So making certain mistakes will only make it… Read More »
Tips For Successfully Completing Your Probation
If you have been sentenced to probation after being found guilty of a crime, you are probably relieved that you don’t have to spend time in jail. However, the truth is that successfully completing probation is not an easy task. Fortunately, while completing your probation successfully is not easy, you can get through it…. Read More »
3 Of The Most Commonly Violated Rights Of The Accused
If you are facing criminal accusations, you might believe law enforcement officers violated your rights. Well, you could be right. Law enforcement officers frequently violate suspects’ rights during arrests and investigations. If law enforcement officers have violated your rights, you could use the violation(s) as a defense in your case. In this article, we… Read More »
Understanding The Difference Between Aggravating And Mitigating Factors In Criminal Sentencing
After a criminal defendant is found guilty, the judge must decide the defendant’s punishment. Criminal laws often set mandatory sentencing restrictions. However, judges have some discretion when it comes to sentencing. Some factors can influence a judge’s sentencing decisions, such as aggravating and mitigating factors. Mitigating factors can lead to a judge ordering a… Read More »
4 Signs You Probably Should Not Accept A Plea Deal
After you are arrested and charged with a crime, you can take your case to trial or take care of your case through plea bargaining. Most criminal cases in the United States of America are taken care of through plea bargaining. To be precise, it is estimated that between 90 to 95 percent of… Read More »
