Under New York law, prostitution is the practice of engaging in relatively indiscriminate sexual activity, in exchange for immediate payment in money or other valuables. Under New York Law, prostitution is a Class “B” misdemeanor, which is punishable by up … Read More
On June 20, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of New York State Rifle and Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen that impacts the New York City pistol permit applications and potentially prior gun convictions in New … Read More
As a criminal attorney, the high that I chase is the time between getting a call from the Clerk – “we have a verdict” and the foreperson announcing the unanimous decision of the jury to the Court. Yesterday evening, I … Read More
New York Retroactive Youthful Offender Adjudication is your solution to your youthful indiscretions. When you’re young, dumb, and generally prone to making mistakes, it’s easy to end up in the criminal justice system. In some cases, youthful indiscretion might lead … Read More
If you’re on federal pre-trial supervision, you may wonder if you can travel while on federal pre-trial supervision. Can you go out of the country? Can you get into trouble if you travel without notifying your pre-trial officer? These are … Read More
The trial in criminal law is the part of the legal process by which an accused person is accused of a crime and the evidence is presented. The United States Constitution, through its Sixth Amendment, guarantees to every person accused … Read More
In New York, a criminal conviction can have far reaching collateral consequences on your life, far beyond the criminal case. Prior to accepting a plea or deciding to go to trial, you need to consider the collateral consequences of the … Read More
Regular people sometimes find themselves in the middle of a federal criminal investigation. One of the more terrifying things that can happen to an individual is being accused of a crime. It’s not uncommon for people who are wrongly accused … Read More
Under New York Law, you cannot marry your relative. You also cannot engage in a sexual relationship with someone you know you are related to.You may be subjecting yourself to criminal charges for engaging in a sexual relationship with someone … Read More
New York Juvenile Court process is confusing to say the least. Although it is very similar to the adult criminal court process, there are many differences and similarities. Therefore, if you or your child are dealing with a criminal matter … Read More