If you are convicted of a crime in New York, you could face jail time or other penalties. However, the severity of your sentence depends on several factors such as your criminal record, aggravating factors and whether your charge is classified as a misdemeanor or a...
Criminal Defense
New York drug possession penalties
New York state law prohibits the possession of all controlled substances without a prescription. However, the law does assess different penalties depending on whether you were discovered to be in possession of marijuana or another substance. You may be subject to jail...
When do police officers have to read suspects their rights?
Many New York residents have seen criminal suspects being read their rights in television shows or movies, which means they know that people suspected of committing crimes have the right to remain silent and can ask for a lawyer. However, they may not know that police...
Re-enacting a crime scene to record it as an official record is illegal
New York police officer Kevin Martin is no stranger to allegations, charges and convictions of misconduct, both against civilians, and in one case, against his own superior. Over the course of his 16 years on the force, he managed to rack up 34 complaints of...