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Second Degree Aggravated Harassment: What You Need To Know

March 22 2016

One of the more common criminal arrests in New York is for Second Degree Aggravated Harassment, which police take seriously and often move to arrest first and ask questions later. It can often be defended against, as one of the cornerstones in harassment law involves an individual having reasonable cause to fear for their safety. … Continue reading Second Degree Aggravated Harassment: What You Need To Know →

Drug Possession Charges

March 15 2016

It’s well known that drug possession charges carry vastly different penalties depending on the type and amount of the substance which was involved. A wide scope of drugs in New York, including heroin, cocaine, MDMA and marijuana are all illegal and can include criminal charges for personal possession for use even if you do not … Continue reading Drug Possession Charges →

Understanding Check Fraud

March 08 2016

Under New York penal law, the penalties associated with both felony and misdemeanor forgery can result in steep sentencing of years in prison and additional fees. While sentencing can vary greatly be the severity of the crime in which you were charged—from third to first degree—one of the points that they all have in common … Continue reading Understanding Check Fraud →

Felony Severity Explained

February 29 2016

New Yorkers pride themselves on being ‘tough on crime’, which can be a double edged sword when it comes to protecting the state and its citizens. Here are some of the facts you need to know about being convicted of a felony in New York, and what it will mean for your future as a … Continue reading Felony Severity Explained →

Brushing Up on Money Laundering

February 15 2016

If the phrase “money laundering” brings to mind backroom gangsters and counterfeit operations, you’re one of many. However, money laundering is a legal crime that covers a much broader range of activities, and is far more common than some may think. Here’s what you need to know about money laundering, from what it entails, some … Continue reading Brushing Up on Money Laundering →

Understanding Arson

January 11 2016

If you are being charged with a fiery crime and need to understand what your best defense can be, we’ve gathered some information to help you understand what goes into an arson definition, and what elements are necessary to prove that an individual committed arson. The penalties from this crime vary wildly, so it’s important … Continue reading Understanding Arson →

Chasing Cyber Crime

January 05 2016

Cyber-crime may bring to mind images of elite hackers or issues rarely seen on a local level, but computer crimes are an increasingly common facet of criminal law in a world that is increasingly taking place online. Here are some of the regularly seen types of computer crime in New York state law, specifically those … Continue reading Chasing Cyber Crime →