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What’s The Difference Between Assault vs. Aggravated Assault?
Assault is one of the more common violent criminal charges that people find themselves facing in New York. Even people who usually abide by the law can make a mistake during an argument or confrontation that could lead to allegations of assault if someone gets…
Marijuana Charges In New York Require A Strong Defense
Despite the widespread tolerance of marijuana across the nation, possessing this substance is still a crime in New York. This means that you could face a range of penalties if you are convicted of possession and other drug offenses. Just as you would when facing…
What Can You Do When You’re The Subject Of An Investigation?
For some people, the discovery that they are suspected of potential criminal activity occurs when law enforcement officers arrive at their home or place of business to arrest them. Other people find out about a pending investigation long before the police have any actionable evidence.…
When Will A Homicide Rise To The Level Of First-Degree Murder?
There are many circumstances that can lead to a homicide. Some homicide crimes include manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. However, in New York, first-degree murder is the most serious homicide crime a person could be charged with. The elements of first-degree murder in New York…
Proving Possession In Criminal Cases
As a NYC criminal defense attorney, I frequently am tasked with representing individuals who are accused of possessing something that is illegal. Whether the contraband in question is an unlicensed firearm or a controlled substance or narcotic, the penalties for being convicted of possessing the…
Should I Testify In The Grand Jury? Part Three
This is the third part of a multi-part blog post about how the Grand Jury in New York works and whether a defendant should testify in it. As mentioned before, this blogpost is written for laypeople to understand and deliberately avoids legalese or other jargon.…
Should I Testify In The Grand Jury? Part Two
This is the second part of a multi-part blog post about how the Grand Jury in New York works and whether a defendant should testify in the Grand Jury. This is written for laypeople to understand and deliberately avoids legalese jargon to make it easier…
Should I Testify In The Grand Jury? Part One
As a NYC criminal defense attorney, I get the question of whether a criminal defendant should testify in the Grand Jury a lot. I would venture to guess that the discussions related to this topic cause a greater amount of friction between an attorney and…
Difference Between Title III And FISA Warrants
In my previous blogpost, I briefly discussed the law regarding the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (“FISA” for short) and how the law authorizes certain “wiretaps” to be implemented when there is suspicious activity that could be foreign espionage or terrorism. Today, I write…
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