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...
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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,...
Differences between state and federal courts
New York residents who become involved with a legal matter will have their case decided by either a state or federal court. The purpose of both courts is to enforce laws and hold violators of laws accountable for their actions. However, there are differences between...
Do jury verdicts in New York have to be unanimous?
In most states, the jury’s verdict must be unanimous to convict a defendant. Before April 2020, Louisiana and Oregon didn't require a unanimous decision, which caused thousands of people to be put behind bars. However, the Supreme Court ruled in April that all jury...
What can NY business owners do after being charged with fraud?
A former Shoplet vice president has pleaded guilty to embezzling $6 million from the company. He was hired in 2006 and convinced the business to start using PayPal in 2007. From 2013 to 2019, he transferred millions of dollars from Shoplet's PayPal accounts into his...
Activists voice concerns over racial disparities in courtrooms
New York, like much of the nation, has seen more than its fair share of outcry against what protesters perceive as unequal treatment of black citizens by police departments. But activists now say that the lack of minority representation among the prosecutors and...
Roadside drug tests lead to wrongful convictions
New Yorkers may be surprised to read that numerous convictions have been overturned in the past few years in multiple states due to faulty roadside drug tests. Roadside drug tests are used by police to quickly check whether a substance is illegal. Police use the test...
Domestic violence laws in New York – The basics
In New York, a domestic violence charge is a serious offense. Furthermore, both the family court and the criminal court have jurisdiction when it comes to domestic violence, including assault, stalking, and other violent criminal acts that fall under the category....