Sometimes police arrests do not go smoothly, and people get hurt or die while in police custody. With this issue gaining national attention, it is not uncommon for people to pull out cell phones and start recording when the police try to arrest their friends, family...
Have You Been Charged With A Serious Crime?
Month: May 2016
Criminal Charges Following Fatal DWI Accidents
Criminal Charges Following Fatal DWI Accidents The dangers of driving drunk to a driver and other road users cannot be understated. When a driver who operates a vehicle while under the influence causes an accident, the other people involved in the accident can...
Constructive Possession Drug Charges
Drug possession charges can lead to many years in prison if a person is convicted under New York's drug laws. While this result may seem clear cut when the charged person is arrested in actual possession of the drugs, it may be more confusing to hear of a person's...
Selecting a Jury for a Criminal Trial
When a defendant decides to choose a jury trial over a bench trial, where the case is heard by a judge only, jury selection becomes very important to the outcome of the trial. The defense is required to follow certain procedures in selecting, and excluding,...