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Students at City College in Harlem were frightened after a recent threat. According to police, a 21-year-old man texted messages in which he threatened a shooting at the school. Two days after the threat, a student was arrested and charged with second-degree...
If it is your first brush with the law in New York, it is easy to be confused about the criminal trial process. There are so many steps it is hard to know what is coming next. For example, you may have been told that after your arraignment you will have a grand jury...
Tinted car windows can provide many benefits. They can help to preserve vehicles’ interiors. They also lower the vehicle’s internal temperature. However, they can also reduce a driver’s ability to see and drive safely, so each state sets visible light transmission...
If a person is making a large amount of money through illegal means, their crimes can be quickly discovered if they don't take care to conceal the origin of their profits. This is the reasoning behind money laundering. Money laundering is a way of concealing the...
Getting arrested for a crime in New York can feel overwhelming. You may feel that the arrest was unjustified and that the police had no legitimate reason to arrest you. A criminal defense attorney can review the circumstances of your arrest and help determine whether...
In New York, people who are accused of and arrested for driving under the influence will face a slew of problems if they are convicted. There can be fines, lost driving privileges, jail time, costlier insurance and a negative mark on their record. It can hinder them...
If you have a contingent of police at your door, you are likely going to have a bad day. But, the goal now is to mitigate how bad your day will be. Do I have to open the door? Maybe. If they have a “no knock” warrant or exigent circumstances to enter your home, the...
Police officers in New Jersey are allowed to use many types of deception to affect a lawful arrest. Officers may also make false statements about factual matters if such statements are necessary for affecting the arrest. Nevertheless, New Jersey law places a strict...
Figuring out how to defend yourself against criminal charges can be enormously stressful. You might worry about what the prosecution’s witnesses will say about you, the physical evidence that will be presented to the judge and jury, and the penalties that may be...
When a person faces charges for alleged criminal activity in New York, they are frequently offered the option of a plea bargain. Most will have a vague notion of what a plea bargain is from watching television or the news. However, it is not always as simple as it is...
