In New York State, individuals accused of crimes have a right to testify in the Grand Jury. A Grand Jury must hear all felony matters to decide if there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crime. Felonies are … Read More
NY Green Light Law & Prior Fraudulent Application Since December 2019, New York’s Green Light Law has been in effect. Under NY Green Light Law, any New York State Resident over the age of 16 can apply for a non-commercial … Read More
New York Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (NY DVSJA) was passed in May 2019. This recently enacted law permits the courts to sentence victims of domestic violence to lower alternative sentences if the individuals meet certain statutory requirements. This charge … Read More
A 5K1 letter is a document that the U.S. Attorney’s Office files with the federal district court judge to seek leniency on your behalf with the Court at sentencing. 5K1 letters, which are also disparagingly called “snitch letters,” or “snitch … Read More
CPL 440.10 Motion is filed criminal cases to vacate the judgment of conviction. Unlike a direct appeal, that addresses things that went wrong during the trial based on the trial transcript, a CPL 440.10 motion isn’t just based on what … Read More
“Should I take a Plea or Go to Trial” is one of the most frequent questions clients ask after their case gets past through initial stages and the prosecutor offers a plea deal. It is a question our attorneys have … Read More
In New York, in addition to civil liability, there may be criminal charges for giving someone an STD. Since 2017, New York’s Public Health Law Section 2307 criminalizes knowingly giving someone an STD. Elements of NY Public Health Law Section … Read More
NY Shock Incarceration allows individuals who will become eligible for release on parole or a conditional release within three years to participate in a rigorous six month program and qualify for release at the successful completion of the program. Who … Read More
You may be wondering what a NY ACD is if you have spent any time in New York Criminal Court. In simple terms, an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal (commonly called “ACD” or “ACOD”), is the winning lottery ticket of … Read More
New York State divides felony matters into two categories – those with determinate and indeterminate sentences. Simply put, determinate sentences, sometimes called “flat” sentences, run for a specific period of time, such as 5 years of 10 years. Indeterminate sentences, … Read More