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New York Violent Crimes: Should You Accept A Plea Bargain?
In some criminal cases, defendants who have been accused of violent crimes may be offered a plea deal. Typically, this involves the prosecution offering the defendant a deal in which they plead guilty to lesser charges in exchange for a lighter sentence. For those dreading…
When Can Police Search My Phone?
If you come under suspicion for a serious crime, whether for health care fraud, drug offenses or embezzlement, at some point police may request to search your phone as part of their investigation. However, just as when police may ask to search your residence, you…
Bringing Weed Back From Your Vacation Could Be A Federal Crime
New York has relaxed its laws about marijuana at the same time that many other states have taken much more drastic steps to reform marijuana policy. Given that New York does not have a legal market for marijuana, which means that you can’t just order…
Defending Yourself When Accused Of A Violent Crime
Defending yourself when accused of a violent crime While acting violently is usually best avoided, there are some situations in which it is the only option to avoid being harmed. If you have recently been accused of a violent crime, you may have a good…
New York Expunges Marijuana Convictions
New York is one of several states to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the news back in 2019, highlighting how the previous strict marijuana laws unfairly criminalized many people, and put them in jail, especially those in the…
Should You Ever Speak To The Police Without A Lawyer?
“You’re not a suspect. We just need you to help us understand what happened,” the investigator says. This is your chance, you think, to explain things and make the police realize that you did nothing wrong. Except that the whole statement is probably a lie…
Are Spaces Outside Of Your Home Subject To Warrantless Searches?
When the police want to build a case against you, gathering evidence and surveillance are often crucial to that process. You may know that officers can theoretically go through your trash and recycling when you bring them out to the curb. You may also know…
How To Keep From Losing Your Cool When You’re Really Angry
Feel overwhelmed and close to bursting? You’re not alone. Tensions are running high in the world due to a lot of different factors. It’s okay to be angry and upset. What’s not okay, however, is to let your anger take over and physically lash out…
Why Do You Need A Skilled Attorney Rather Than A Public Defender?
Allegations of serious criminal wrongdoing, such as those pertaining to drug offenses, violent crimes, and fraud, can throw nearly every aspect of your life into jeopardy. If you’re convicted, you might end up facing jail or prison time that lasts for years or even decades.…
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