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Federal gun charges involve violations of federal firearms laws, often tied to interstate activity, prior convictions, or prohibited weapons. These cases are prosecuted in federal court and can carry severe penalties, including mandatory prison time. What Makes a Gun Charge “Federal”? Not every gun offense is handled at the federal level. Many are charged under...

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. In practice, very few prostitution cases actually...

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 pistol permit scheme to...

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 York youthful offenders...

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 your trip.If you’re...

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 an impartial jury."The...

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 life: Immigration status,...

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 charges are filed, the...

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 or nephew either...