No one wants to be accused of a crime. It’s a terrifying experience and you’re justifiably concerned about what will happen to you, your life and your career. Embezzlement is a very unique charge, as it almost always relates to an aspect of your employment. But it...
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Why depositions may be key to your criminal defense
A lot of prep work needs to go into your criminal defense if you hope to beat the prosecution and obtain the best outcome possible under the circumstances. This includes identifying witnesses who will be helpful to your position, subpoenaing relevant documentary...
Know your rights if you are being arrested
If you are being placed under arrest you may be confused, scared and worried about your future. Much about the arrest process can be placed under scrutiny as sometimes an arrest is unfair, or the arrestee is mistreated during the arrest process. The following are some...
Here’s why you should worry about jury selection
There are a lot of moving parts to a New York criminal case, and you have to know how to successfully navigate all of them if you want to maximize your chances of beating the prosecution. While this certainly means knowing your defense options and how to deploy strong...
What to do and not do if you are arrested
Being arrested is many people’s worst nightmare. The thought of going to jail is terrifying and is often accompanied by worry over how a criminal charge can affect a career or reputation. New Jersey residents who have never been arrested before likely have no idea...
What happens if your college student is arrested for DWI?
Sending your child to college is a bittersweet time. You are proud of their burgeoning independence but still feel protective over them. So, when they make a mistake or lapse in judgment, it may not only affect their future, but it could affect you as well. One of...
A professional’s license can be in jeopardy after an arrest
The general rule in the criminal law is that an arrest and filing of charges just means that a court has found probable cause to accuse a person of a crime. The person is still presumed innocent. He cannot face punishment until he either pleads guilty or gets found...
The basics of grand jury hearings in New York
Part of the criminal trial process in New York is a hearing before a grand jury. Grand jury hearings are not the same as your actual trial. The following is a brief overview of what to expect at a grand jury hearing. The grand jury hearing A hearing before a grand...
Understanding arrest procedures
If a person is arrested, he or she may not understand the reason why or whether it is lawful. There are certain arrest procedures that law enforcement must follow. Arrest and Miranda rights An arrest happens when a person is stopped by law enforcement, taken into...
Bronx teacher accused of sending unlawful texts
A teacher at a secondary school in the Bronx has been removed from his position after police arrested him in connection with several photos he allegedly took and transmitted over social media. Police are accusing him of sending pictures of his intimate parts to two...