Facing any kind of criminal charge isn’t easy, so it’s understandable if you’re worried about your future. Frankly, your worries are well-founded. Even without a conviction, the mere presence of charges on your record can be very stigmatizing. If you’re ultimately...
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What are the penalties in New York for embezzlement?
Embezzlement is a less common offense than other, more well-known crimes like theft and fraud. Therefore, it is understandable that if you have been accused of this crime, you might not fully understand the charge against you. Under New York law, Embezzlement, or...
The long-term consequences of a felony on your life
Felonies are the most serious crimes, often resulting in harsh legal penalties. However, the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence and steep fines are not the only consequences you need to be worried about if you face felony charges. A conviction can adversely...
Understanding obstruction of justice
When you hear the term “obstruction of justice,” you may think of a well-orchestrated conspiracy to cover up a crime. In fact, this form of wrongdoing can be as simple as lying to authorities, asking, coercing or bribing someone else to lie for you or anything else...
When is lying online a crime?
Most everyone who’s ever used a dating app has misrepresented themselves to some degree. They might use a particularly strong filter to take their photos or shave a few years off their age, for example. Some people go much further, and with the intent of doing...
Felony vs. misdemeanor charges in New York
Most states, New York among them, divide criminal charges into two broad groups: felonies and misdemeanors. What does that mean for you when you’re facing charges? Well, if you’re charged with a misdemeanor, you cannot face more than 364 days in jail (and generally...
What you should know about drug conspiracy charges in New York
Conspiracy drug charges refer to a type of criminal offense where an individual or a group of individuals is accused of conspiring or planning to commit a drug-related crime. While knowledge of a drug crime does not automatically make you a conspirator, you can be...
What kinds of things are negotiable in a plea deal?
Certainly, everyone who is charged with a crime has the right to their day in court. If you’re innocent of the charge against you, you deserve a strong defense. However, what if you have some legal culpability, and going through a trial could mean being found guilty...
An indictment doesn’t mean a conviction
When the news breaks that someone has been “indicted for a crime,” a lot of people automatically assume that the defendant is definitely going to jail – but that’s far from the truth. Most people don’t really understand what an indictment means. In New York, a...
How evidence suppression can help your criminal case
You may be facing criminal charges where the prosecution has overwhelming evidence against you. However, it does not mean that your case is as good as done. The court may suppress some of the prosecution’s evidence, meaning that the prosecution cannot use the evidence...