If you enter a structure without permission, you may be charged with burglary. However, there are several elements that a New York prosecutor must prove before you can be convicted of the crime. You gain entry to a structure that you don't own The first element of a...
Criminal defense
The elements of a burglary charge
In New York, burglary is classified into three different felony class offenses. The minimum elements of a burglary charge require a person to enter or unlawfully remain in a building or structure with the intent to commit a crime therein. Burglary in the third degree...
New York’s point system and how long it takes for a suspension
New York takes driving violations seriously. If you get enough points on the point system, your driver's license can be suspended. How does the point system work? There are many common traffic violations that can end up counting as points against your driver's...
NYC has a new program for dangerous drivers
The greater New York City metropolitan area continually experiences traffic collisions and pedestrian accidents. The sheer volume of people living in the region, combined with thousands of private and commercial vehicles on the road, means things will go wrong at...
When is insider trading considered illegal?
If you live in New York and work for a corporation in an executive position, you may be considered an insider. An individual in this position often has information the public lacks about the company or stock ownership that amounts to over 10% of the company’s equity....
Community service: When can the state offer it?
Residents of Sayville and nearby areas of New York may want to learn more about community service as an alternative to jail time. Its design is to promote a lifestyle that is free of crime and constructive for offenders. It also provides a means of safe and effective...
The New York Driver’s License Suspension Reform Act
New York is a large state with a lot of things to see and do. Unfortunately, it's not easy for some of its residents to explore it due to having a suspended driver's license. Fortunately, recent legislation is now giving many New York residents hope that they'll soon...
Do the police lie to juvenile suspects?
A police interrogation often takes place to get someone to self-incriminate. Some defendants find themselves tied up in the New York criminal justice system because the police lied during the interrogation process. Regrettably, seeking the truth may not be the guiding...
Money laundering is a serious crime
New York defendants who have been charged with money laundering should understand the seriousness with which the Feds view the alleged crime. While many associate money laundering with large and sophisticated criminal enterprises and a multitude of shell companies,...
Are eyewitnesses credible?
In a New York criminal trial, both the state and the defense may call witnesses. In many criminal cases, some of the most compelling evidence comes from eyewitness testimony. However, not all witness testimony is reliable. There are some reasons that eyewitnesses may...
