Stalking crimes in New York have gained notoriety in recent years because of their strong tie to domestic violence crimes. Stalking in the Fourth Degree (NY PL 120.45) is the lowest-graded stalking charge available, and alleges that you acted intentionally, and without legitimate purpose, to engage in a course of conduct directed at a person, […]
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Hazing is an issue which has been addressed in various ways by nearly all states, and at every college and university throughout New York. Because Hazing can pose a significant risk to a person’s health and safety, NY PL 120.16 specifically defines hazing, and prohibits it. Hazing is intentionally or recklessly engaging in conduct which […]
A Certificate of Relief from Disabilities in New York is a certification for someone who has been convicted of a crime in New York. The Certificate will help you get jobs, housing and other benefits in New York even though you have a criminal record. The Certificate provides evidence that you have been rehabilitated. A […]
No, you should not plead guilty in your New York criminal case without consulting an attorney. A qualified New York criminal defense attorney can help advise you on your legal rights, the case against you, and the best course of action. Many defendants believe the evidence against them is so strong that there is no […]
A Huntley/Mapp/Dunaway suppression hearing was held to determine whether there was probable cause to arrest the defendant and the admissibility of physical evidence recovered from his home and statements made by him to the officer at the scene. ANew York City Police officer received a radio call that a child called 911 to say his […]
New York victims of domestic violence will benefit from five (5) new laws. The gap between federal and state anti-domestic violence firearms laws has been closed by preventing individuals who are convicted of certain violent misdemeanors from purchasing firearms. Currently, a federal firearms dealer may not sell a firearm to a person who has been […]
Charged with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, defendant moved for dismissal of the accusatory instrument for facial insufficiency. A police officer stated he observed defendant shouting and screaming obscenities, and such conduct created a public disturbance as it caused people to express annoyance and alarm. Defendant argued such allegations were insufficient to support a disorderly […]
Defendant was charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. He moved to suppressphysical evidence obtained by New York City police officers in conjunction with his arrest and statements that he made following the arrest. Defendant contended that a firearm seized by the police was the product of an illegal search because the […]
Defendant was charged with menacing and harassment after an alleged altercation with police officers. The officer was writing a parking summons when defendant verbally accosted him, demanding to know what the ticket was for. The officer testified that the defendant became verbally abusive and approached him with clenched fists. The Bronx, NY County Court found […]
The New York Child Passenger Protection Act, also known as Leandra’s Law, makes penalties for drunk driving with child passengers the toughest in the nation. Beginning on December 18, 2009, Leandra’s Law makes it a first-time Class E felony offense for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs while transporting passengers age 15 and […]