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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...

If you believe you’re under federal investigation, the first thing to do is contact a federal criminal defense attorney and stop speaking to law enforcement immediately. Even casual conversations with agents can be used to build a case against you. Federal investigations often begin quietly and escalate quickly. By the time...

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 you know to be your ancestor, descendant, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece...

In the U.S., murder is usually a state crime, prosecuted under state laws in state courts. However, it can become a federal crime if it occurs on federal property, involves a federal official, or crosses state lines. In those cases, federal prosecutors take over, and the case...