What Does Supreme Court Decision in Bruen Mean For New York Gun Convictions?
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...
Not Guilty: I Love Brooklyn Juries
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: New Law You Need to Know
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...
Can You Travel While on Federal Pre-Trial Supervision?
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...
Understanding the Parts of a Criminal Trial
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...
Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction
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...
What To Do If You’re Under Federal Criminal Investigation
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 to be detained or...
Can You Marry Your Relative in New York?
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...
New York Juvenile Court Process Explained
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 in family court, it is...
What is Federal Bribery?
Federal Bribery is a charge that is brought against individuals who offer or attempt to offer gifts, money or anything else of value in an effort to influence an official act. Although bribery is usually prosecuted on a state level, some types of cases are prosecuted...
What is Medicare Fraud?
Medicare Fraud is a type of healthcare fraud that occurs when someone knowingly deceives Medicare to receive payment they are not entitled to. Medicare Fraud occurs both when the provider: Seeks payment for services not provided, OR Seeks higher payment than what they...
Can I Get in Trouble for Purchasing a Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Card?
The short answer is yes, you can get in trouble for purchasing a fake COVID-19 vaccination card under federal and New York State Laws. With the federal government and several states passing vaccine mandates or vaccination requirements in order to partake in indoor...