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Being falsely accused of rape is one of the most frightening situations you can face. Even without a conviction, the accusation alone can damage your reputation, relationships, and future. If you believe you are being set up or targeted with a false claim in New York City, there are clear steps...

Introduction False rape accusations in New York are not just legal battles---they are wars for your reputation, freedom, and future. While genuine sexual assault victims deserve justice, the reality is that number of unfounded claims is not zero. In high-profile New York sex cases, accusers sometimes fabricate injuries and hide evidence favorable to the defense....

As much as every criminal defendant hopes to win their trial and prevail during their day in court, statistically that is not what happens. Local and federal state prosecutors all keep track of their "conviction rates." Federal prosecutors have conviction rates north of 98%, meaning only 2% of all criminal defendants win at trial....

Three weeks ago, in Kings County Supreme Court I gave an opening statement on PSNY v. TD (initials used as the client was fully acquitted and the matter is now fully sealed). The charges were Attempted Murder 2, Assault 1 and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. Client was...

Federal Weapons Charges Over 390 million weapons are thought to be in circulation in the United States. That number exceeds the total population of our country. The rules governing firearms are as varied as our nation. States have different possession and sales regulations, with some being extremely lenient and...

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 to 90 days in jail and/or $500 fine....

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 York State Court. The decision ruled New York City's...

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 gave an hour long defense summation on Indictment...

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 to a temporary stint in jail or community service. However, many New...

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 all excellent questions that you should have answers to prior to booking...

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 of a crime "the right to a speedy and public trial, by...

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 conviction. Specifically, you should consider impact on the following areas of your...