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New York Ghost Gun Crimes: Penal Law 265.01(9) & Related Criminal Possession of a Weapon Felonies
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Prosecutors Reconsider Plea to Non-Criminal Offer in Sex Abuse Case Involving Client with Borderline Mental Retardation
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The Dangers of Finger to Nose Selfies: Saland Law Ends Separate Harrowing Sextortions by Two Online “Women”
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Understanding New York Penal Law 265.01-e & 265.01-d: Sensitive & Restricted Locations
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Steve Bannon & We Build the Wall Inc. Both Indicted for Money Laundering, Scheme to Defraud, & Conspiracy
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Steve Bannon’s Potential Crimes & Charges: What Will the Manhattan District Attorney Indictment Reveal
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SDNY Unseals Extortion Indictment: Catfishing Blackmail Scheme Targets CEO & Affluent Men
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New York Firearm Lawyer Secures Non-Criminal Violation & Future Dismissal for Two Out-of-State Licensed Gun Owners Charged with PL 265.03
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Former Prosecutor Recognized Once Again as Leader Protecting Blackmail, Sextortion, Extortion & Stalking Victims
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Saland Law PC Shuts Down Online Extortion & Blackmail of Child by Overseas Instagram Predator
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NY Criminal Lawyers Secure Not Guilty Verdict for Sex Abuse and Endangering the Welfare of a Child After Trial
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NY Criminal Lawyers Prevent Autistic Client’s Arrest by SVU & Secure Dismissals in Two Other Matters
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Counterfeit and Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards: Potential New York Criminal Charges
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New York Penal Law Article 222: New York Cannabis Crimes and Offenses
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Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act: Brief Introduction to New York Penal Law Article 222
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NYPD Online Personnel Database: Civilian Complaints, Trial Decisions, Civil Lawsuits and More Available to Public
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Doctor’s Blackmailer Shut Down: Defamatory and False Instagram Accounts and Posts Removed Too
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ACD Dismissal of Firearm Possession, Dismissal of Allegations in Order of Protection Petition, & Presentation of Case to DA After NYPD Takes No Action
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Extortion and Revenge Porn During COVID-19: Economic Downturn Leads to Blackmail Uptick?
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Saland Law PC’s Liz Crotty & Jeremy Saland Named NY Criminal Defense Super Lawyers
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New York Liquor License Suspensions & Revocations for Violating Coronavirus-Related Regulations
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Understanding New York’s Protesting, Looting and Curfew Crimes: Potential Charges and Punishment
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Did the NYC to West Palm JetBlue Coronavirus Passenger Commit a Crime by Boarding a Plane Pending a COVID-19 Diagnosis?
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Making Sense of Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction: From Up to 25 Years Prison and SORA Registration to Remand Status and Prosecution in LA
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NY Family Court Order of Protection Dismissed: Court Finds Client’s Speech Protected and Lacking Clear Threat of Genuine Harm
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New York Hate Crime Anti-Terrorism Act: A Cursory Review of the Potential Domestic Terrorism Crime
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Portable Breath Tests and Your Right to Counsel in a New York DWI Arrest
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NY Penal Law 215.50: Criminal Contempt’s Nominal Pleading Requirement for Legal Sufficiency
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NY Child Victims Act Lawsuits: Eligibility, “Look Back” Window, Statute of Limitations and Damages
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New York Bail Reform 2020: Qualified Offenses, Bench Warrants and Bail Revocation Hearings
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Understanding “Raise the Age”: New York State Juvenile Crimes and Prosection
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NY CPL Article 722: Raise the Age, Adolescent Offender & Extraordinary Circumstances
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Understanding New York’s Two-Hour Rule in a DWI Arrest and Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test
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When Possessing a Knife isn’t a Crime: Fourth Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Utilitarian Objects with Non-Criminal Uses
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Understanding Your Right To Counsel: Does a Demand for an Attorney to One Law Enforcement Agency Follow You to Another Agency
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Understanding Menacing Crimes: When “Unrelated” Threats and Actions Violate the Law
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N.Y.C. Admin. Code §10-180(b)(1): “Covered Recipients” and the Secondary Forwarding of Viral Revenge Porn
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Why I am Proud to be a Defense Attorney: A Review from an Innocent and Falsely Accused Former Client
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Robert Morgenthau, Iconic Manhattan District Attorney, Passes Away at 99 Years Old
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Title IX Gender Based Misconduct & Dating Violence: Accused Exonerated & Accuser Found Responsible
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ACS Withdraws Negligence Petition After Criminal Case Dismissed & Children and Family Services Finds Allegations Unfounded
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Second Degree Menacing and Fourth Degree Criminal Mischief Dismissed on Motion of Prosecution: Client Falsely Accused of Threatening Another with a Firearm and Preventing 911 Call
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Revenge Porn & Unlawful Dissemination or Publication of an Intimate Image: New York Penal Law 245.15
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Arrests, Criminal Convictions and FINRA Form U4: Disclosure and NY CPL 160.59’s Conviction Sealing Law
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Examining and Explaining the NYPD’s Kristaps Porzingis Investigation: Blackmail, Extortion or Rape
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Paul Manafort Goes from Frying Pan to Fryer: Understanding Manafort’s Manhattan Arrest and Indictment Alleging Residential Mortgage Fraud and Other Crimes
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Before William Rick Singer’s College Admission Scam there was the “GMAT Hero”: Prosecuting a College & Graduate School Test-Taking Admission Ring
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Mic Drop for Justice: Motion Alleging Misconduct Against Prosecution and Seeking Dismissal in Interest of Justice Leads to Dismissal within 24 Hours of Service
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Third Degree Assault Case Dismissed After Client Allegedly Punched Cabbie Twice Sending Him to the Ground with Injuries
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Coercing Sexual Intercourse: Penal Law 135.61 and the “New” Second Degree Coercion
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Menacing and Endangering the Welfare of the Child Dismissed by Prosecution on Merits
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Vacating an Order of Protection: Removing a Restraining Order Post-Conviction in a New York Criminal Court
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Harassment Offenses in New York: Quoting Movie Lines as Potentially Criminal
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Waiving Your Right to Appeal a Criminal Conviction in New York
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160.59 Sealing Petition Results in “Public Expunging” of Client’s Firearm Conviction for Third Degree Weapon Possession
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What is the Penalty for Assault in New York: Frequently Asked Questions You Were Afraid to Ask
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Is it a Crime if Someone Uses My Computer without Permission: Cybercrime Law and New York Penal Law Article 156
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Sealing Criminal Records with NY CPL 160.59: Three Representative Results of New York’s “Second Chance” and “Expungement” Law
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What is Enterprise Corruption: Understanding New York Penal Law 460.20 and the “Criminal Enterprise” Element
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Student Misconduct Lawyers: NYC Student Avoids Adverse Finding in Title IX Misconduct Investigation and NYPD Closes Criminal Case without an Arrest
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Am I a Victim of Coercion or Blackmail: What is the Difference Between the Crimes of Extortion and Coercion in New York State
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New York City DWI and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Vehicle Dismissed on Merits: Client’s Spousal Wrath Curtailed
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Can I get a Restraining Order and How do I Apply for an Order of Protection: Protecting Yourself in NYC and NYS with a Stay Away Order
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I am a Victim of Revenge Porn and My Intimate Image is on Instagram, Facebook and Other Social Media: Removal, Takedown and Fighting Back
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LeSean McCoy Allegedly Beat Ex-Girlfriend, Son and Henry the Dog: Potential Crimes if Accusations by Friend of Ex-Girlfriend Valid and Occurred in New York State
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NYC Stalking Arrest Ends in Acquittal After Trial: Client Exonerated and Cleared of New York Penal Law 120.45
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I am a Victim of Extortion, Blackmail, Revenge Porn and Harassment: Important Steps to Protect Yourself
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I am a Victim of Revenge Porn in New York: Criminal Prosecutions and Civil Damages Pursuant to NYC Admin. Code 10-180
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Client Wrongfully Arrested for Fourth Degree Criminal Mischief Acquitted After Criminal Court Trial
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Avoiding Dismissal and Denial: Properly Drafting and Filing NY Family Court Order of Protection Petitions
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Restraining Orders, Stay Away Orders and Orders of Protection in New York City and the Hudson Valley: Frequently Asked Questions Part II
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Weinstein Won’t Exercise Right to Testify Before Manhattan Grand Jury: Is Lack of Access to Information or Other Grounds Real Reason for Refusal to Testify
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New York Orders of Protection and Restraining Order: Frequently Asked Questions Part I
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Child Custody in New York Family Court: Physical, Legal and Joint Custody
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Harvey Weinstein Arrest and Surrender to Manhattan DA: Possible Crimes of Sex Abuse, Criminal Sexual Act and Forcible Touching
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Brief Analysis of Murphy v. NCAA and PASPA: Is Gambling in New York Now Legal and are Gambling Crimes Invalidated
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Prosecuting the Prosecutor: Possible Criminal Charges Against Former NYS Attorney General Eric Schneiderman
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Revenge Porn Crimes in NYC: Unlawful Disclosure of an Intimate Image and NYC Admin. Code 10-180 (10-177*3)
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University Graduate Charged with Felony Computer Crimes and Burglary at Former College Offered Opportunity for Non-Criminal Disposition
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Burglary and Attempted Assault Charges Dismissed: Felony Arrest Results in Disorderly Conduct
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Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation: New York Penal Law 121.11
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Photo Arrays and In Court Identification: Understanding the Law in New York
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New York Penal Law 120.14: Understanding the “Physical Menace” Element of a New York Menacing Arrest
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Physical Injury Requirement for Misdemeanor Assault in New York: Substantial Pain and PL 120.00
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New York DWI and DUI Crimes: Difference Between Operating and Driving a Motor Vehicle
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Corrupting the Government: A Brief Legal Primer of New York Penal Law Section 496
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NYC AC 19-190: Legal Sufficiency of New York City’s “Right of Way” Law
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NY PL 145.00 v. NY PL 145.05: Monetary Threshold for Felony Criminal Mischief Charges in New York
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New York Criminal Contempt and the Protected Person’s Residence: Trying to Build a Case without a Victim
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Arrests for NY PL 260.10: Can Arguing and Pushing Parents Violate Endangering the Welfare of a Child
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What is a “Dangerous Instrument” for the Purpose of Weapon Possession, Assault and other Crimes in New York
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Search Warrants, Criminal Investigations and Online Prostitution: The Realities of the Eros.Com Raid
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When a New York Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Arrest Becomes a Felony: Aggravated Family Offenses
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NYC Arrest for Second Degree Assault and Second Degree Strangulation Ends in Dismissal of All Domestic Violence Charges in Court
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New York Crimes Involving Houses of Worship and Religion: Felonies Against Churches, Mosques, Temples and Synagogues
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Stalking in the Fourth Degree: New York Penal Law 120.45 and Creating a Reasonable Likelihood of Fear as Opposed to Fear Itself
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New York DWI Arrest Dismissed: Client Exonerated after Checkpoint VTL 1192.3 Arrest
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Criminal Contempt in New York and the Identity of the Protected Person: What Role Does “Victim” Identity Have in a Criminal Complaint
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Focus Pills, Orange Pills, White Zans and Study Aids for Sale: Craigslist Crimes from the Sale of Dog Food and Berries to Superman and Roxis
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New York “Sextortion” and Non-Consensual Pornography Crimes: Potential New York Penal Law Offenses Relating to “Revenge Porn”
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Jacqueline Kent Cooke, Granddaughter of Famed Former Redskins Owner, Arrested for More Aggression and Moxie than Entire Washington Defense
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Why You Need an Attorney for a NYC Desk Appearance Ticket: From Immigration and Minimizing Collateral Consequences to Avoiding Warrants and Criminal Convictions
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Family Court “Crimes” and Offenses: Understanding NY Family Court Act Section 812
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Are New York Desk Appearance Tickets and NYC Pink Summonses Considered Arrests
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Saland Law PC Secures Two Dismissals of New York DWI Chemical Test Refusal Hearings: Clients Maintain License to Drive and Avoid Revocation
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Am I Eligible to Receive an Order of Protection or Restraining Order: Domestic and Same Family Definitions in NY Family Court
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Understanding the Felony Arrest and Prosecution Process in Westchester County from Local Justice Court to Westchester County Court
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Getting an Order of Protection and Fighting a Restraining Order in Westchester County Family Court
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Damaging a Statute or Other Property in New York: Understanding Criminal Mischief and Criminal Tampering Crimes
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New York Molly and MDMA Arrest for PL 220.31 Dismissed: Felony Charges for Criminally Selling Ecstasy Dropped
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Differentiating Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and Torturing Animals: NY AML 353-a[1][i] v. NY AML 353
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Indicted by New York Grand Jury for Multiple Fraud Felonies, Client Secures Misdemeanor and “Time Served”
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The Differing Degrees of Criminal Diversion of Prescription Medication and Prescriptions: NY Penal Law Article 178
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Aggravated Harassment Arrests: Does a “Conditional Threat” Satisfy the “True Threat” Requirement of NY PL 240.30
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Must a Firearm be Operable to Prove a Violation of Criminal Possession of a Weapon or Criminal Possession of a Firearm
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Accused of Stealing Prescriptions and Forging Doctors Signature: Client Avoids Multiple Felonies and Pleads to One Class “B” Misdemeanor without Jail or Probation
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Drug Possession Arrests in New York: Is a Lab Test Needed to Sustain a Charge of PL 220.03
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I am a Victim of Blackmail and Extortion: Does it Matter that My Blackmailer Lives Outside New York
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How do I Expunge or Seal My Criminal Conviction for Identity Theft: Does CPL 160.59 Apply to NY PL Sections 190.78, 190.79 and 190.80
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NYC Admin. Code 19-190: The Legality of the Due Care Standard for Right of Way Arrests
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Can a New York State Judge Seal a Conviction for a Per Se DWI if I Blew Above a .08: DWI and NY CPL 160.59
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Aggravated Harassment and Criminal Conviction Sealing: Is NY PL 240.30 an NY CPL 160.59 Eligible Offense
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Columbia University Gender-Based Misconduct Policy: Prohibited Conduct Basics
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Can I Seal My Criminal Conviction for Weapon Possession: Applying NY CPL 160.59 to NY PL 265.01(1)
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Understanding the Difference Between Second Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Criminal Possession of a Firearm
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Sealing a Criminal Conviction for a Refusal or Common Law DWI in New York: NY CPL 160.59
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Client Arrested for Third Degree Grand Larceny Gets Non-Criminal Disorderly Conduct Violation
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Title IX Sexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence: What is Title IX and How is it Applied on College Campuses
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Accused Blackmailer Avoids Felony Conviction: Grand Larceny by Extortion Arrest Ends in Disorderly Conduct and No Criminal Record
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New York Conviction Expungement and Sealing: Criminal Possession of Marijuana and NY CPL 160.59
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The Consequences in New York For Refusing a Chemical Breath Test in a DWI Arrest
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What is Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia: Understanding NY PL 220.50
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Am I Being Blackmailed: Difference Between Extortion and Coercion in New York
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NY CPL 160.59 Sealing Hearings: Must I Have a Sealing Hearing to Erase My Criminal Conviction
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Examining a NYC Desk Appearance Ticket: From Top Offense Charged to OLBS Arrest-ID What it All Means
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Can my Misdemeanor Conviction for Drug Possession be Expunged or Sealed in New York: Understanding CPL 160.59
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What is the Standard for Legal Sufficiency in an NY PL 220.03 Complaint: Evidently Kinda’ Low
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Crimes at the New York DMV: From Fake Drivers Licenses to Filing False Information
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If I Seal My Criminal Record Who Can See It: Sealed Record Background Checks
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Another JFK Airport Firearm Case Dismissed: Military Vet’s Arrest for Checking Pistol at Airport Gets ACD’d
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Can My Assault Case be Sealed or Can my Assault Conviction be Expunged: Sealing Provisions of NY Crim. Pro. Law 160.59
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Arrested for Drug Possession at NYC’s Madison Square Garden Before the Phish Concert: That’s a Shocker
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From Dismissals to Violations: Felony and Misdemeanor Arrests Resolved Favorably for Clients
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Prostitution Crimes in New York: Can Solicitation, Patronizing and Prostitution Convictions be Sealed and Expunged
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Sealing Two Convictions in Two Different Courts: NY CPL 160.59 Sealing in Multiple Jurisdictions
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NY Criminal Case Result: “Domestic Violence” Grand Larceny Arrest Dismissed as Accused Maintains Innocence and Prosecution Agrees
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Eligible for Criminal Record Sealing in New York: Take the Conviction “Expungement” Quiz Now
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New York Second Degree Assault Felony Arrest Ends in Non-Criminal Disorderly Conduct Violation
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Arrested in White Plains, New York: Understanding the Process and Prosecution in White Plains City Court
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What is the Result, Impact and Effect of Sealing a New York Criminal Conviction: NY Crim. Pro. Law 160.59
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Free Speech vs. Aggravated Harassment: True Threats and New York PL 240.30
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Must a Criminal Court Complaint for NY PL 220.03 Contain a Drug Test or Proof of the Officer’s Training and Experience
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What is the Legal Standard to have a Criminal Conviction Sealed in New York and Can My Record be Expunged: NY CPL 160.59
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New York Daily News Story Details Saland Laws PC’s Blackmail Attorneys and Former Prosecutors “Busting Blackmailers” and Extorters on Behalf of Clients Victimized by Business Associates, Affairs, and other Wrongdoers
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What is a Violent Crime in New York: Perception, Reality and NY CPL 70.02
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Student Arrested for Second Degree Assault Against Teacher: New York PL 120.05 Dismissed
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Sealing vs. Expunging Your Criminal Record in New York: What are the Actual Implications and Results
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Expunging and Sealing Criminal Convictions in New York: Can My Entire Record be Vacated or “Hidden”
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What is the Process and Procedure to have a Criminal Conviction Sealed or Expunged in New York: NY CPL 160.59
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Does New York Seal or Expunge Any Misdemeanor Convictions and Crimes: Cleaning Criminal Records and CPL 160.59
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Am I Eligible to Have My Criminal Conviction Sealed or Expunged in New York: Criminal Procedure Law 160.59
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Sealing Your New York Criminal Conviction: NY Crim. Pro. Law 160.59 and Criminal Record Sealing
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NYC Administrative Code 19-190: Is New York City’s “Right of Way” and “Failure to Yield” Law Constitutional
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NYC Second Degree Grand Larceny Dismissed with an ACD: College Student Avoids Felony and Any Criminal Record
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Third Degree Assault and Obstruction of Breathing Circulation Dismissed: New York Criminal Lawyers Keep Client’s Record Clean
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If My Criminal Case Was Dismissed Can the Record be Expunged and Fingerprints Removed: Purging Your Arrest Record in NY
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Tampering with Physical Evidence: Is Throwing Drugs or Contraband to the Ground Prior to or During an Arrest a Crime in New York
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JFK and LaGuardia Firearm PL 265.03 Arrests: Client Gets ACD Dismissal in Queens After Felony Arrest for Checking Gun at Airport
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What Happens if I Get Arrested for Shoplifting at The Westchester or Galleria Mall in White Plains
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Dangerous Knives and the Intent to Use Unlawfully Against Another: Further Review of NY PL 265.01(2)
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I was Arrested at the Palisades Mall in West Nyack: Understanding Shoplifting Crimes in Clarkstown Justice Court
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New York Domestic Violence Third Degree Assault Dismissed: Order of Protection Removed
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Westchester County Orders of Protection: How Do I Get an Order of Protection in White Plains Family Court
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How do I get an Order of Protection and Restraining Order in Rockland County: Rockland County Family Court in New City
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New York Gambling Crimes: What Must I do to Advance from Gambling Activity in a Promoting Gambling Arrest
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Better Business Bureau Gives New York Criminal Lawyers Best Rating with Top A+ Designation
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7th Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance Dismissed on Merits: DA Can’t Prove Client Possessed Cocaine
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F1 Student Visa Holder Arrested for PL 221.10: Visa Revoked But Lawyers Get Dismissal and Sealing Allowing Client to Restore Visa
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Second Degree Aggravated Harassment: Is Threatening to Hurt Someone Always a Threat to Cause Physical Harm
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No Direct Proof I Caused Him Any Pain or Physical Injury: Circumstantial Third Degree Assault Arrests in New York
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Menacing with a Dangerous Instrument v. Weapon Possession in NY: Is an Operable Weapon Required for Both Crimes
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Mace and Other Dangerous and Deadly Instruments: Must Prosecutors Prove Operability
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Can I be Arrested for DWI if the Police Don’t See Me in the Car: Understanding Circumstantial Evidence in a VTL 1192 Arrest
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I Didn’t Threaten to Hurt Him: When Your Words Don’t Violate PL 240.30(1)(b)
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Box Cutters, Pocket Knives and Other Blades: Possession and Non-Criminal Intent
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New York Criminal Lawyer Blog Earns Top Ranking as Best Criminal Law Blog and Other Saland Law PC Successes
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Chancellor’s Regulation C-105: Teachers and Other DOE Employee Arrests in New York City
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New York Criminal Contempt: Can Prosecutors File a Legal Complaint without Naming the Protected Party or Victim
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NY Forged Instruments From Fake IDs to Bent MetroCards: Bare Bones Pleading Requirement for Sufficiency and Criminal Possession
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When Unlawful is Just Plain Awful: The Unintentional Consequences of Many PL 265 Weapon Possession Arrests in New York
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Endangering the Welfare of a Child: NY PL 260.10 Crimes and “Home Alone” Theories of Prosecution in New York
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Sufficiency of an Officer’s Statement to Support a Complaint in New York Criminal Court: Conclusions not Enough to Corroborate Drugs
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When Fun Times on Mischief Night and Halloween Become Criminal: Vandalism, Property Damage and Criminal Mischief
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Understanding the Minimum Requirement of “Forcible Stealing” in a New York Robbery Arrest and Prosecution
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Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Administration Dismissed: Failure of NY PL 195.05 Leads to Dismissal of NY PL 205.30
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Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Court Date: Bench Warrants and Bail Jumping
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Client Charged with Drug Possession Gets Re Arrested for Assault Upon Release: Both Cases Dismissed
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Unable to Appear in a New York Criminal Court: NY CPL 340.20 Pleas and Dismissals without an Appearance
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NYC Domestic Assault and Harassment Dismissed on the Merits: Allegations and Arrest Exposed Based in Lie
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Felony Falsifying Business Records: Understanding the Limited Conduct that can give Rise to PL 175.10 in New York
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Dangerous Knives that are Not Gravity Knives or Switchblades: When Does Possession and Unlawful Use Violate New York Penal Law 265.01
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PL 220.16 and PL 220.06 v. PL 220.03: Difference Between Felony Intent to Sell Either Controlled Substances or Prescription Drugs and Misdemeanor Possession
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New York PL 265.03: College Student Arrested at Airport for Checking a Firearm Gets Non-Criminal Violation and Record Sealing
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NY Fake ID Case Dismissed: Having a Fake Drivers License May By Itself Not Establish PL 170.20
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New York Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument: Establishing Knowledge & Intent to Defraud in a Fake ID Arrest
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New York Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree: Is a Statement Alone that a Knife is for Self Defense Sufficient for NY PL 265.01(2)
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Another Felony Second Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon Gun Arrest at JFK Airport: Another Non-Criminal Result for Saland Law PC
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Felony Identity Theft Arrest for Second Time Felon Ends in Non-Criminal Violation: Client Avoids Mandatory Prison on PL 190.79 Indictment
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Blackmail, Extortion, Harassment, Hacking, Stalking & Other Victimization: Options to Protect Yourself Both Inside and Outside the Criminal Justice System
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Airport Criminal Possession of a Firearm Arrest, New York Penal Law 265.01-b(1), Ends in Six Month Dismissal
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The Importance of Experience and Advocacy Before and During Trial: A Recent Criminal Defense Review
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New York Loitering Arrests: Understanding the Different Crimes and Violation as Well as Legal Sufficiency
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I was Arrested at JFK and LaGuardia Airpots for a Loaded Firearm: One Dismissal and Two Non-Criminal Resolutions
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Following and Nothing More: Does Stalking without “Fear” Violate New York PL 120.45 or 120.50
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Queens CPW 2 Ends in ACD and Future Dismissal: Client Avoids Criminal Record After LaGuardia Airport Arrest for NY PL 265.03
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New York Drug Crimes and Personal Possession: Can You be Prosecuted for Possessing Residue without a Chemical Analysis
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New York Criminal Defense Results: Arrest for Second Degree Assault with Vehicle Reduced from Felony to Non-Criminal Violation
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NY Drug Arrests, Brokers-Dealers and Investment Advisers: FINRA, Form U4 and New York Penal Law Article 220 Arrests
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New York Crimes Involving the Possession and Sale of Molly, Ecstasy or MDMA: NY PL Article 220 Arrests and What it Means to You
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Must the NYPD and Prosecutors Allege the Specific Age of a Child in an Endangering Arrest: Examining NY PL 260.10
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Is it too Ambiguous for an Arrest or Conviction: The Standard for Second Degree Aggravated Harassment Complaints
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So You’ve Been Arrested For Computer Hacking: NY Penal Law Article 156 Cyber Crimes and Computer Hacking Offenses
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Understanding Your NYC Desk Appearance Ticket or DAT: Top Offense Charged
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Second Degree Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child Dismissed: Knife Injury to Eye of Child an Accident
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Intoxication and Endangering the Welfare of a Child: Can Inebriation Without More be the Basis of an NY PL 260.10 Crime
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Obstructing Governmental Administration: Is Blocking Traffic During a Criminal Investigation Sufficient to Establish NY PL 195.05
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New York Gambling Crimes: Can a “Player” also be a “Promoter” in Violation of New York Penal 225.30, Possession of a Gambling Device
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True Threats and No Legitimate Purpose: Establishing the Elements of an Aggravated Harassment Crime, NY PL 240.30
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Marijuana Crimes: Can the Police Merely Allege a Public Location or Public View without Giving More Detail as to the Location of an Incident
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If the Police Refuse to Accommodate Your Request to Call Your Attorney in a New York DWI Arrest Can the Results of a BAC Test be Thrown Out
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New York DWI Arrests and Convictions: NY VTL 1192 Prosecutions When You are Not in the Car or Vehicle
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Reckless Driving and Resisting Arrest Misdemeanors Dismissed: Client Wrongfully Arrested and Maced
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Can You Blow Below the Legal Limit and Be Charged with a NY DWI: BAC Levels and Criminal Complaints
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NY Criminal Contempt: Can You Violate an Order of Protection Even if You Do Not Enter the Protected Premises Specified in the Restraining Order
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What Types of Statements on Their Face Are Sufficient Threats for the Purpose of Second Degree Aggravated Harassment, PL 240.30(1)(b)
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Can Prosecutors Avoid the Permission to Make Graffiti Element in a Possession of a Graffiti Instrument Arrest Pursuant to NY PL 145.65
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Possession in an Apartment Where Drugs are Found: Can Presence Alone Support an Arrest and Prosecution for NY PL 220.03 or NY PL 2201.16
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New York DWI Arrest Dismissed on the Merits by Prosecutors: Accused Never Committed VTL 1192.3
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Does A Work Email Account Constitute a Place of Employment in Violation of Stalking Pursuant to NY PL PL 120.45(3)
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Promoting Prostitution in New York: Can Handing Out Cards with Pictures of Women Violated the New York Penal Law
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Endangering the Welfare of a Child: How Long is Too Long to Leave Your Child in an NY PL 260.10 Prosecution
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Agriculture and Markets Law 353: Intent, Knowledge and Animal Abuse in New York State
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Second Degree Burglary Arrest Leads to ACD and Avoidance of Mandatory Incarceration or Criminal Record
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Securing and Challenging NY Orders of Protection: The NYC Family Court Restraining Order and Some Recent Scenarios
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Fighting Words, Freedom of Speech and New York’s Second Degree Aggravated Harassment Statute: NY PL 240.30
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New York Second Degree Commercial Bribe Receiving: A Brief NY PL 180.05 Primer
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Second Degree Aggravated Harassment Charged Dismissed: Bogus NY PL 240.30 Arrest Dismissed after Complainant’s Allegations Exposed as False
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Intentionally Switching Medications for Profit: A Pharmacist’s Exposure to New York State Health Care Fraud Article 177 Felonies
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Endangering the Welfare of a Child: Can any Custodian be Liable for and Guilty of NY PL 260.10 or Must Prosecutors Establish Control and Care
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ACD Dismissal for NYC Man Charged with PL 220.16 Felony Possession of 71 Pills of Xanax & Alprazolam Along with a Half Pound of Marijuana
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Client Arrested in New York with Two Unlicensed Firearms and Hundreds of Rounds of Ammunition Receives ACD Dismissal & “Nullified” Arrest
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Alleged NYC Craigslist Adderall Seller Avoids Felony Conviction for PL 220.31 & Receives No Jail & No Probation
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Menacing without Physical Threats: Can Words Alone be the Basis of a NY PL 120.15 Menacing Arrest & Conviction
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New York’s Martin Act and the Expansive Meaning of “Fraud” and “Fraudulent Practice”
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JFK Airport Firearm Arrest Ends in Non Criminal Violation: Accused Avoids 3.5 to 15 Years on NY PL 265.03 Conviction
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New York Penal Law 195.20: New York State’s Public Corruption Crime of Defrauding the Government
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New York Menacing Crimes: Does a Threatening Photograph Displaying a Weapon Violate NY PL 120.14
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New York Forgery & Forged Instrument Crimes: Is Creating Your Own Fake Check a Crime
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New York Martin Act: Does NY Gen. Bus. Law 352 & Related Sections Require an Intent to Defraud
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Charges Against New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Explained — What is Honest Services Fraud?
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“Touching” vs. “Holding”: The Minimum Threshold for Violating New York Penal Law 121.11 Obstruction of Breathing and Blood Circulation
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Is Third Degree Assault (NY PL 120.00) a “Lesser Offense” of Second Degree Strangulation (NY PL 121.12)
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Federal Computer Hacking (18 USC 1030) Is Not Always What It Seems: Client Gets Federal Misdemeanor and No Jail
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Admissibility of Your Portable Breath Test Taken at the Scene of Your DWI Arrest at a New York Criminal Trial
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Federal Healthcare Fraud Investigations on the Rise
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Does Failing to Allow Police in Your Apartment Without a Warrant or an Emergency Constitute Obstruction of Governmental Administration (PL 195.05)
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Study Aids and Pain Relief for Sale: New York Felony Crimes Involving the Illegal Sale and Possession of Adderall
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Facial Insufficiency & Dismissal: When NY Criminal Complaints Charging Reckless Endangerment & Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation Meet the Minimum Legal Standard
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Federal Computer Crimes and Federal Computer Hacking Offenses: Understanding the Magnitude of 18 USC 1030 Beyond the Celebrity Scandal and Photo Leak
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New York Third Degree Assault: Legal Sufficiency and Prosecutions of NY PL 120.00 with an Uncooperative Victim
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New York DWI and NYC DUI: Prosecutors do not Need a .08 BAC for a Viable Criminal Case
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New York Disorderly Conduct: NY PL 240.20 and the “Public” Element
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New York DWI – VTL 1192: The Grievance Committee and Potential Suspension of License to Practice Law in New York State
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Jury Finds Saland Law PC Client Not Guilty After Trial: Client Exonerated of Knife Point Kidnapping, Unlawful Imprisonment & Stalking
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Federal Firearm and Weapon Crimes: The Dangers of Illegal Gun Possession Beyond New York State Firearm Offenses
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Federal Healthcare Fraud Sentencing After Obamacare: Analyzing Title 18 USC 1347
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New York PL 265.01 & Switchblades: Conclusory Language by a Police Officer May not Sustain a Criminal Court Complaint
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Can “Outside Traders” be involved in Insider Trading? A case study of Icahn, Mickelson and 18 USC 1348
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Brooklyn Medicare Fraud Strike Force: Recent Cases from the May 2014 Nationwide “Takedown”
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Medicare Fraud Strike Force: Healthcare Fraud Prosecutions in 2014
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New York DWI & VTL 1192 Arrests: Can You be Arrested and Prosecuted for a BAC Reading Well Below .08
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Diplomatic Immunity v. Consular Immunity: Understanding the Ramifications of Criminal Conduct & Arrest of Foreign Officials
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Can a New York Forgery Conviction Stand Where a Cardholder does not Testify & a Fictitious Name is Used by the Accused
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Second Degree Forgery & Credit Card Use: Are You Guilty of NY PL 170.10 Even if You Make Proper & Timely Payments to Another Person’s Credit Card
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NY PL 220.16 Drug Felony Reduced to NY PL 220.03 Misdemeanor & Ultimately Adjourned for Dismissal: Client Receives ACD After Prosecutors Alleged Possession of 45 Bags of Heroin with Intent to Sell
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New York Penal Law 120.05: Can One Punch Lead to a Felony Second Degree Assault
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New York PL 220.03: How the Police & Prosecutors can Establish Constructive Possession When Drugs or other Contraband is Not on Your Person
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Second Degree Kidnapping: Analysis of an Attempt to Commit New York Penal Law 135.20
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New York Assault Crimes: Can You be Charged with an Intentional and Reckless Crime for the Same Act
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NY One World Trade Center Base Jumpers to Face Felony Burglary Arrest: A Misuse of NY PL 140.20?
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Revenge Porn in New York: Aggravated Harassment, Dissemination of an Unlawful Surveillance Image or any other Crime?
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VTL 511(3)(a)(iv) First Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle: New York’s Felony Crime for Driving Drunk with a DWI Conditional License from an Earlier DWI
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Raymond Felton’s Post Arraignment Update: What’s Next for the Knick ‘Baller & His Third Degree Weapon Charge
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The Curious Case of Raymond Felton & the Anti-Plaxico Burress Defense: Not All NY PL 265.03 Crimes are Created Equal
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Aggravated Harassment NY PL 240.30: All Speech, Threats and Statements are Not Equal
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PL 265.03: New York Firearm & Gun Lawyers Get Two Non-Criminal Deals in Queens Airport Weapon Arrests
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Attempted Assault & Minimum Standards in a New York Grand Jury Proceeding
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NY PL 240.30 Aggravated Harassment: When Spitting on Another is both Criminal and Non Criminal
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NYC Marijuana Desk Appearance Ticket Arrests: Should You Hire a Criminal Lawyer
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Assumption Based Guilt: An Officer’s Assumption May be Enough to Establish the Presence of Drugs in a PL 220.03 Arrest
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NYC Prosecutors Vigorously Prosecute PL 250.45: Doctor Lucky to Avoid Reigstration on Conviction for Unlawful Surveillance
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Interpreting “Written Instrument” In a First Degree Offering a False Instrument for Filing Arrest & Indictment: New York Penal Law 175.35
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Stalking in the Context of the New York Penal Law & Freedom of Speech
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Close Proximity to Drugs: Dismissal of PL 220.03 Arrest Charges for Vagueness of Possession
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Rude & Unprofessional Conduct by Public Servants: When the Criminal Threshold for Official Misconduct is Breached
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Scope of First Degree Criminal Contempt: Repeated Phone Calls, Calling Complainant “Bitch” May not Violate PL 215.51
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What type of Contact or Non Contact Establishes Second Degree Harassment: Defining the Scope of NY PL 240.26
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Further Analysis of Common New York Computer Crimes: NY PL 156.35, NY PL 156.30 & NY PL 156.05
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New York Criminal Contempt Information Page: Understanding the Different Crimes of Criminal Contempt
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Potential Criminal Charges for MTA Train Crash Conductor: What Crimes Wiliam Rockefeller May Face if Arrested
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Getting a Better Grasp on New York Computer Crimes: Understanding the Basics of NY Computer Crime Arrests
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Is Proper Service Necessary in Order to Find a Later Violation of a Restraining Order: Understanding NY Second Degree Criminal Contempt
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Operation Finish Line: Queens Prosecutors Net Dozens of Defendants in Nationwide Trademark Counterfeiting Busts
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A Potential Defense to Harassment & Menacing: When the Scope of a Crime is to Large
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Acting in Concert & Accomplice Liability: How Far Must You Go to be Liable for Another Person’s Conduct
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In a New York Identity Theft Prosecution Must the Prosecution Prove the Alleged Victim Suffered an Irreversible Financial Loss
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When Wrongful Access of a Computer is Not a Crime: Unauthorized Use of a Computer – NY PL 156.05
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Unlawful Surveillance – PL 250.45: From “Up Skirts” to Bathroom Recorders – Must All Defendants Register as Sex Offenders Upon Conviction
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When Sharing Cigarettes is a Crime: The Low Level Threshold for Prosecuting Endangering the Welfare of a Child (NY PL 260.10) in New York
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Brooklyn DWI Arrest Leads to Disorderly Conduct Due to Potential Mistrial After Cross Examination
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If the Police Solely Observe a Knife Clip is it a Sufficient Basis for them to Arrest You for NY PL 265.01 in New York?
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If the Police Fail to Establish their Training and Experience in Your Gravity Knife Arrest is it Grounds for Dismissal: Facial Sufficiency & PL 265.01
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Good Golly Ms. Molly: Ecstasy & Related Drug Crimes in New York City (PL 220.03)
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Illegally Using an Employer’s Credit Card or Colleague’s Check Part II: Possible New York Crimes
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Felony Gun & Pistol Possession in NY: PL 265.01-b(1) & PL 265.01-b(2)
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I Used My Employer’s or Colleague’s Checkbook or Credit Card to Make a Purchase: Potential New York Crimes Part I
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A Review of First Degree Falsifying Business Records: How Actions of a Third Party Can Still Violate NY PL 175.10(1)
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You Assaulted Me! Understanding New York Misdemeanor Assault Crimes (PL 120.00) Beyond Common Perception
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What Happens if You Cannot Appear in NYC Court for Your Desk Appearance Ticket: Scenarios & Ramifications
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The Zealous Prosecution of New York Gun and Firearm Cases: When an Injury may not be Caused by Criminal Conduct
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Understanding a New York DWI Hardship Hearing: New York DUI Arrests and the Hardship Privilege
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Admitting Portable Test Results from the Scene of a New York DWI Arrest to Establish a Defendant’s State of Mind
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Does Merely Asserting “Substantial Pain” Satsify the Prosecution’s Burden to Sustain a Complaint for Third Degree Assault (NY PL 120.00)
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When a Mere Conclusion by the NYPD Cannot Sustain a Complaint for PL 220.03
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New York Criminal Lawyers Get Dismissal of Client’s Weapon Possession Arrest of PL 265.01(2)
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All “Weapons” are not Equal: Understanding Subsection Two of Fourth Dgree Criminal Possession of a Weapon (NY PL 265.01(2))
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NYC Firearm & Gun Arrests: Can You Get Your Firearm or Gun Back from the Police if it was Seized After Your Arrest at JFK or LaGuardia Airports
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Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child: When Does Your Conduct Cross the Criminal Line for a NY Arrest
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Can You Vacate a New York DWI Plea if the Court Failed to Advise You of Possible Felony Consequences of a Second DWI Arrest?
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Per Se Weapons & Fourth Degree New York Weapon Crimes: Defining Bludgeon and Identifying Defense Practices in a NY PL 265.01 Arrest
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Understanding Official Misconduct & Obstructing Governmental Administration with a “Brady” Twist: NY Penal Law Sections 195.00 & 195.05
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NYC ID Theft Ring Bust: Manhattan DA Charges Four in Fraudulent Debit Card Scheme – Over $200,00 & 100s of Debit Cards Recovered
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NYC Weapon & Imitation Pistol Crimes: Understand the Administrative Code and “Reasonably Perceived” Language
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Gun Arrest JFK Results in ACD Dismissal: New York Criminal Possession of Firearm Arrest Results in No Record
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Falling Like a House of Cards: Resisting Arrest Dismissed as a Result of Legally Insufficient Claims of Disorderly Conduct
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Limiting the a New York Police Officer’s Right to Inquire about Weapon Possession in a Vehicle: People v. Garcia
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Circumstantial Proof for a NY DWI Arrest: Recent Appellate Decision Favorable to Prosecutors
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NY DWI Laws: Can You Be Arrested & Convicted of Drunk Driving in New York Without Being in Your Vehicle
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Long Island Dentist Arrested for Reckless Endangerment: Is Intoxication Automatic Proof of Recklessness during any Medical Type Procedure
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Marijuana as Prison Contraband: Who Knew Marihuana was so Dangerous?
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Arrests for Marijuana Possession in New York: Understanding the Difference Between a Criminal and Non-Criminal Offense
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Stealing the Identity of a Non-Existant Person in New York: Understanding New York’s Identity Theft Statute (NY PL Article 190)
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Tinted Windows Defense: Challenging an Arrest and the “Fruits” of a Potentially Unlawful Search
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Resisting Arrest: The Necessity of an Authorized Arrest & the Right to Object to Unlawful Police Conduct
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Challenging a New York Arrest for a Strangulation Crime: Reduction of NY Penal Law 121.12 to NY Penal Law 121.11
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New York Gun Possession Lawyers Get Dismissal in Airport Loaded Firearm Possession Arrest
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New York Penal Law 190.23: False Personation & Legally Sufficient Criminal Complaints
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Using a Belt to Strike a Child: Can Your Actions Constitute Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Weapon Possession?
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25 Defendants Arrested & Indicted in Queens Gambling Bust: DA Claims PinnacleSports.Com, JazzSports.Net, Wager4You.Com and PlayHera.Ag Violated Criminal Laws
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E4AKorea.Com & E4ANYC.Com Target of NYPD Sting: More Arrests on the Horizon?
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Mere Presence of a Child in a Physical Dispute: When Conduct Not Aimed at a Child is the Basis for a New York Endangering the Welfare of a Child Arrest
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Reckless Driving (NY VTL 1212) & DWI (NY VTL 1192): Is Evidence of Intoxication Per Se Proof of Recklessnes in a New York DUI Arrest
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Self Defense in a New York Assault Case: Justification & Initial Aggressor
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Batchuta the Tiger’s Playmate Arrested for Trespass: Insanity Defense for David Villalobos’ Bronx Zoo Escapade?
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