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In criminal cases, the person charged with a crime referred to as “the defendant,” has certain constitutional rights. Among those rights is the right to a speedy trial. The word “speedy,” however, has different meanings depending on what a person is charged with....
Criminal cases rarely go to trial. On average, between 95 and 98% of criminal cases resolve before trial. Resolution can include dismissal of charges, diversion, a reduction of charges, or a plea in exchange for an agreed upon sentence. WHEN CRIMINAL CHARGES ARE...
Almost everyone has a story about a time they saw a driver going the wrong way down a one-way street or the interstate. But how does this happen? In the cold light of day, it seems like staying on the right side of the road is a no-brainer. However, research shows...
Almost everyone will agree social media has become part of the fabric of our lives. We use it to update friends and family on topics ranging from what we are eating to when the family reunion will be held to announcing the birth of a new child. Social media is no...
Domestic violence is a very real issue that touches families without regard to race, religion, or annual income. Domestic violence can come in many forms, including the following. Physical abuse, such as punching, hitting, kicking, biting, pushing, slapping, hair...
“Kidnapping” is a word that evokes thoughts of someone being taken off the street and held for ransom. While this is, in fact, a form of kidnapping in the state of New York, many people are surprised to learn this isn't the only way one can be guilty of kidnapping....
When someone is convicted of a criminal offense in New York, they face consequences such as jail or prison time, a fine, and, in some cases, probation for a number of years. However, there are also collateral consequences of criminal convictions. Below are just a few...
The fact of the matter is, most cases settle before trial. However, some cases do in fact go to trial before a judge or a jury. When this happens, there are a few things you should know before the trial starts. 1. COMMUNICATION CAUTIONS Trials don't happen in real...
Assault charges can be very serious. In the state of New York, there are three levels of criminal assault someone may be charged with. The degree of assault is dependent on the facts and circumstances surrounding the alleged incident. These three types of assault...
In the State of New York, self-defense can be a defense to certain crimes. While the conduct involved in self-defense, specifically, the use of physical force, would generally be considered an assault, in certain, very specific circumstances, that same conduct is...