Category Archives: Criminal
Steps for Building a Strong Criminal Defense Strategy
If you are facing criminal charges in New York, it is vital that you build a strong defense strategy. Having an effective defense strategy can help protect your rights and achieve the best possible outcome. There are different defenses that can be used in criminal cases. Depending on the specifics of your case, a… Read More »
4 Important Facts About New York’s Self-Defense Laws
Self-defense laws are meant to protect people who find themselves in dangerous situations. When a person finds themselves in a dangerous situation and fights back, they may find themselves accused of assault or another crime. In such a case, you can fight the charges against you by raising the defense of self-defense. This is… Read More »
Navigating the Discovery Phase in a Case Trial
The criminal justice system can be complex. The criminal justice system comprises several distinct phases, each serving a crucial role in resolving criminal cases. The discovery phase is one of the vital phases in the criminal justice system. If you are facing criminal charges, you need to take time to understand this crucial aspect… Read More »
New York Police Department Announces Citywide Crime Statistics for March 2024
On April 3, 2024, the New York Police Department posted the crime statistics for the month of March 2024 on its website. For the month of March 2024, overall crime went down in New York City, and shootings continued to decline. Overall index crime decreased by 5% in March 2024 compared to the same… Read More »
Legal Protections for Individuals Facing False Accusations
Being falsely accused of a crime can be scary. False accusations are unfounded or untrue allegations made against someone. These kinds of allegations can arise because of legitimate misunderstandings or malicious intent. Some common motivations for falsely accusing a person of a crime include revenge, cover-up, and financial gain. Regardless of whether you are… Read More »
Tips for Testifying in Court as a Defense Witness
Defense witnesses are individuals called upon by the defense in a criminal proceeding to provide testimony that supports the defendants’ case. Defense witnesses provide information that can help contradict the state’s case against the defendant. Witnesses in a criminal case include people with firsthand knowledge of what happened, individuals who can testify about the… Read More »
Commonly Asked Questions by People Facing Drug Charges
Being accused of committing a drug crime can be a scary and confusing experience. If you are facing a drug charge, be it a possession, distribution, or trafficking charge, you may have several questions. Criminal defense attorneys get many questions from people facing drug charges. In this article, our NYC criminal attorney, Mark I…. Read More »
The Impact of a Criminal Record
Research suggests that between 70 million and 100 million Americans have some type of criminal record. Unfortunately, having even a minor criminal record, like a misdemeanor or an arrest without conviction, can adversely affect many aspects of your life for a long time. Because of the long-lasting effects a criminal record can have on… Read More »
Defense Strategies for Immigrants Facing Criminal Charges (For 2024)
Being arrested and charged with a crime is scary for both U.S. citizens and non-citizens. However, for non-citizens, there is more to worry about. For example, depending on the crime in question, if an immigrant is convicted, they could be removed or deported from the U.S. Examples of convictions that can threaten an immigrant’s… Read More »
New York Police Department Announces Citywide Crime Statistics for February 2024
On March 6, 2024, the New York Police Department posted the crime statistics for the month of February 2024 on its website. For the month of February 2024, overall crime went down in New York City and shootings continued to decline. Overall index crime decreased by 1.1% in February 2024 compared to the same… Read More »
