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Saland Law Secures Non-Criminal Plea for Pro-Bono Client Charged with Violent Felony Gun Possession
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New York Article 130 Penal Law Update: September 2024 Change in NYS Sex Crime Laws & Definitions
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Petitioner Withdraws Order of Protection After Motion to Dismiss Before Client Avoids “Mandatory” Domestic Violence Arrest Based on Allegations
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Domestic Violence Assault Dismissed After Client Accused of Stabbing Boyfriend
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JFK & LaGuardia Airport Weapon Arrests & Summons Update: Saland Law Secures Firearm & Other Weapon Dismissals & Non-Criminal Violations
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Saland Law Title IX Appeal Exonerates Student After College’s Initial “Responsible” Finding
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Saland Law Secures Mistrial for “Empty Chair” Client Before Jury Hangs in Loaded Firearm Trial
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New York Criminal Lawyer Secures Dismissal of Domestic Violence Assault & Criminal Obstruction of Breathing Charges
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Another Saland Law Client “Not Responsible” After Title IX Dating Violence Hearing at Top University
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Saland Law’s New YouTube Channel Features 75 Plus Network Interviews of More Than 150 Conducted Over Past 10 Months
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Saland Law Sees Uptick in Arrests & Summonses for Gun, Knife, Baton & Ammunition Crimes at JFK & LaGuardia Airports
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Felony 2nd Degree Strangulation & 2nd Degree Assault Indictment Dismissed: Client Withdraws Plea & All Charges Dismissed
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Public Health Law (PHL) 3380 & Penal Law (PL) 270.05: Nitrous Oxide Arrests & Prosecutions in New York City
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NYC Crane Collapse: Another Potential Prosecution or Merely an Non-Criminal Accident
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Prosecutors Dismiss Loaded Firearm Felony Against Promising Young Attorney in Interest of Justice After Client Accused of Brandishing Loaded Weapon
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Understanding the Evidence & Murder Charges Against Rex Heuermann: The “Gilgo Four” Long Island Serial Killer Indictment
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Damned the Abused Mother of Three, but to Your Abuser, with the Clean Slate Act, New York Apologizes to Thee
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Breaking Down the Manhattan DA Investigation into Jordan Neely’s Homicide & Potential Charges Against Daniel Penny
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The LaGuardia and JFK Penal Law Article 265 “No Fly List”: From Batons and Brass Knuckles to Switchblades and Firearms
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NY Forcible Touching Case Dismissed: Prosecutors Drop PL 130.52 Charges After Accuser’s Lies Exposed
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Saland Law Online Sextortion & Blackmail Help Page: Protecting Children From Instagram, Snapchat & Social Media Extortion
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The Potential Donald Trump Indictment: The New York Grand Jury, Defense Strategy to Date, Potential Charges, & Arrest Through Arraignment
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Felony Attempted Second Degree Assault Plea Vacated: Prosecution Dismisses in the Interest of Justice
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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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New York Criminal Lawyers Obtain Non-Criminal Resolution in Manhattan Felony Drug Arrest
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Arrested for Domestic Violence in New York: Understanding the Process, Crimes and Procedures
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Dismissing a New York DWI Arrest Based Solely on an Admission: DUI Crimes in the Context of CPL 60.50
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When Remaining Silent May be Your Best Criminal Defense: Making Graffiti & the New York Police Department’s Vandal Squad
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NY DWI & DUI Criminal Basics: Preparing Yourself with Education to Assist in Your New York Drunk Driving Arrest & DWI Defense
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Suppressing a Box Cutter, Gravity Knife or Other Weapon in New York Courts: Does it Matter if the Basis of Your Search was Non-Criminal?
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Criminal Possession of a Weapon Defense: Does the “Car & Automobile Presumption” for New York Firearm & Gun Possession Apply if the Weapon is Inoperable?
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Defending a New York Felony Assault Arrest: Small Scars, Lacerations & Second Degree Assault (NY PL 120.05)
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UPDATED – Stephanie Pratt’s Boyfriend Faces Possible New York Felony Assault Charges: Trumped Up Arrest Charges or Viable Case Against Julien Chabbott?
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Don’t Take That Picture!! Understanding NY PL 250.45 & Unlawful Surveillance
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New York DWI Primer: Assessing the Legality of a New York DWI Checkpoint Arrest
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Criminal Diversion of Prescription Medication: Dismissing NY PL 178.10 for Failure to Establish Reasonable Cause
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Second Degree Harassment: What Can Happen to an NY PL 240.26 Charge When Your Initial Arrest was Unauthorized
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New York VTL 511 Arrests: Understanding the Knowledge Element in Third Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
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Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree: Understanding What Types of Actions Validate a NY PL 195.05 Arrest
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Drake – Brown Beatdown: Possible Criminal Arrests & Charges After Club WIP Bar Fight in Manhattan
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Establishing Unauthorized Use of a Computer & Third Degree Identity Theft in New York Courts
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Tiger Woods’ Agent, Mark Steinberg, Arrested for Aggravated DWI in Ardsley, New York: A Practical Criminal Law Analysis of NY DWI Law
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Foreign Nationals Visiting NYC: How to Deal with Unresolved NY Arrests and Desk Appearance Tickets Still Pending After Leaving the United States
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Gravity Knife Arrests in New York: Is a Police Officer’s Mere Conclusion that You Possessed a Gravity Knife Sufficient to Support a NY PL 265.01 Complaint
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Is Proof of an Out of State Firearm Permit or License a Defense to the Charge of NY PL 265.03 – Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree?
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Presuming Criminal Intent when Possessing a Non Per Se Weapon: Understanding New York Penal Law Article 265 Crimes
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New York DWI & DUI Arrests: When the Police Fail to Establish “Operation” & Probable Cause in a VTL 1192 Case
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DA Vance: Grip Entertainment’s PA to NY Sex & Prostitution Ring Trafficked Women in Multi-Hundred Thousand Dollar Scheme
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Alec Baldwin’s Alleged Stalker Charged with Second Degree Aggravated Harassment & Fourth Degree Stalking: A Review of the NY Criminal Statutes
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New York Refusal and Common Law DWI Arrests: When Your BAC May be Admissible Against You Even After You Refuse to “Blow”
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Is an Arrest for NY PL 220.03 or NY PL 221.01 Sufficient if the Police Fail to Base Their Conclusion on Training & Experience
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New York Gravity Knife Arrests & DATs: When a Search May be Illegal
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How Long After a NY Arrest for DUI / DWI Can the Police Return to Your Vehicle to Retrieve Alcohol?
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When Being the Village Idiot is a Crime: Alleged OWS Member, Jordan Amos, Dumps Human Waste in ATM Vestibule
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Manhattan Gun Crimes & Meredith Graves: The Unforgiving Reality of a Second Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon Charge
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NFL’s Brandon Marshall Accused of Assault in NYC: Potential Crimes, Punishment & Defenses
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Report: Recruiting Director for VIP Life, Jaynie Baker, Indicted in UES “Mommy Madam” Escort Ring
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Prosecutors Claim Multi-Million Dollar Manhattan Madam Asserted Connections in Law Enforcement During Five Year Investigation
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New York Penal Law 205.30: Is Dismissal of Other Arrest Charges a Criminal Defense to Resisting Arrest
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New York Gambling Record Crimes: Must Prosecutors Allege in an NY PL 225.15 Complaint that You Did Not Possess the Records for Personal Use?
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The Value of Investigating a New York Assault Arrest: New York Criminal Lawyers Obtain Dismissal of Felony Assault Case
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The Legal Burden in Establishing a Working “Weapon” in New York Criminal Court: NY PL 265.01
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Breaking Down a New York City Desk Appearance Ticket & DAT
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Do Puncture Wounds from being Stabbed Automatically Establish Serious Physical Injury in a New York Felony Assault Case?
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NY DMV Clerk Arrested For Fraudulently Issuing Drivers Licenses to Individuals Including Convicted Felon
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Manhattan DA Investigating Ray Kelly’s Son, New York City Newsman Greg Kelly, for Rape
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New York DWI Arrests & Trials: New York City Judge Allows Portable Breath Tests Results at Drunk Driving (DUI)Trial
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When Police Conduct a Post Arrest Search Without an Arrest: Challenging Illegal Searches in New York
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Prosecuting a Domestic Assault Case without a Victim: The Excited Utterance Rule in New York
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Criminal Contempt in New York: Refusal to Testify & Its Ramifications in a Criminal Case
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When Can the Police Question & Arrest You for a DWI or DUI in New York: A Criminal Lawyer Analysis
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Prosecuting a Case of Third Degree Assault (NY PL 120.00) without a Victim: The Excited Utterance Rule in New York
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Arrested for Drug Possession in New York: Criminal Lawyer Analysis of Overzealous Police Searches
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Tennessee Woman Arrested for Possessing & “Checking” Loaded Firearm at Ground Zero: Analysis of NY PL 265.03 & Its Strict Enforcement
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New York DWI Law: Is Speeding, Glassy Eyes & an Admission Enough to Sustain a Common Law DWI Conviction in NY (VTL 1192.3)
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Beyond Mitigating a DWI Arrest: New York DUI & DWI Suppression Law
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DA Vance: Multiple New York Identity Theft Crews Defraud UJA Federation Donors & Others
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DA Vance: Chase Bank Teller Helps Himself to a Quarter Million Dollar Pre-Christmas Bonus
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Manhattan DA: 94 Arrested & Indicted in TD Bank Fraudulent Check and Bank Account Ring
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What is Credit Card Fraud in New York: Examining NY P.L. 170.10 & 170.25
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Queens DA Obtains Indictments on Nearly $2 Million Car Loan Fraud Scam
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Client with Previous Felony Record Gets Disordely Conduct After Charged with Felony Criminal Mischief
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A Conspiracy of One: Understanding the New York Crimes Against Alleged Manhattan Pipe Bomb Terrorist Jose Pimentel
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UPDATE – Manhattan DA Takes a Bite Out of Crime: Steakhouse Credit Card Fraud & ID Theft Ring Served by Waiters, Grilled by Prosecutors
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Brooklyn DA: Former Stockbroker Yearns to Rejoin the 1% by Allegedly Defrauding Investors Out of $200,000
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Manhattan DA: Three Indicted After Nearly $300,000 ATM Debit Card Skimming Bust
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The DWI “Hardship Hearing” in New York Courts: Keeping Your Right to Drive After a DUI Arrest
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New York Penal Law 120.00 Deals & Offers: Potential Lesser Pleas in New York Criminal Courts Part II
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The Confluence of Robbery & Weapon Crimes in the New York Penal Law: Possessing and Displaying a Firearm During a Theft
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Is it a Crime in New York to Use an Expired or Revoked Credit Card? NY PL 165.40(2) & NY PL 155.30(4)
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Paying Off a Public Official: A New York Criminal Lawyer’s Analysis of New York’s Bribery Crimes
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When New York Credit Card & Debit Card Theft May Not be a Felony: Possession & Theft of ATM Cards
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Operation Swiper: Queens DA Notches 111 Person Indictment in International Identity Theft Scheme
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Yaasmin Hooey – Former Finance Director for Greater New York Girl Scout Council – Arrested for Stealing More than Cookies
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Occupy Wall Street: What Disorderly Conduct & Other Criminal Arrests Mean to a Protester’s Future
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Nassau DA Rice: Emory Student Sam Eshaghoff Paid Thousands to Use Fake Drivers License & Cheat SAT on Long Island
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Robbery Crimes & Robbery Laws in New York: Defining the Use & Threat of Force
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New York Penal Law 120.05(6) – Assault in the Second Degree: Raising a Misdemeanor to a Felony
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New York Criminal Lawyers Avoid Criminal Record for Client Charged with Two White Collar Felonies in Manhattan Court
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Grand Larceny in New York: How to Ascertain Value of Stolen Property & Degree of Larceny – NY Penal Law 155.20
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Jason Itzler, of NY Confidential Fame, Arrested Again for Allegedly Running a Manhattan Escort Service
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DWI & DUI In New York: Should You “Blow” or Take a Breathalyzer if Arrested for Drunk Driving in New York
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Forgery, Falsifying Business Records & Fraud Crimes in New York: Defining “Intent to Defraud” & Your Criminal Defense
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Extortion in New York State: An Affirmative Defense to NY Penal Law 155.05(2)(e) and 155.40(2)
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A Former Manhattan Prosecutor’s View of the DSK Indictment, Dismissal & Debacle
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Drinking & Dashing in New York City: Failure to Pay Bar Tab Not a Theft of Services Crime (NY PL 165.15)?
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Stealing Money You Never Had: Determining the Degree of Grand Larceny in a Fraudulent Bank Deposit & Theft Scheme
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Testwell Reincarnated: Manhattan DA Declares War on Construction Industry & American Standard Testing and Consulting Laboratories
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New York Criminal Lawyers Obtain Dismissal of Burglary After Two Positive IDs in Line Up
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Gravity Knife Crimes in New York & A New Line of Defense: Criminal Attorney’s Analyis of Two Recent Legal Decisions
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New York Penal Law 155.35(2): Grand Larceny of an Automated Teller Machine or Contents
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AG: Non-Accredited New York Nursing Schools Defrauded Students Out of $6 Million
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High Class NY Escort & Prostitution Ring Busted: Brooklyn DA Indicts 17 Individuals in an Alleged $7 Million Online “Model” Service
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Desk Appearance Tickets & Foreign Nationals: Handling a New York DAT & an Expiring Visa
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Jeremy Saland Interviewed in Wall Street Journal Article About the Use of Social Media in Lawyer Marketing
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Oscar Fuller, the One Punch Bandit, and Second Degree Assault: A New York Criminal Lawyer’s Analysis of a Potential Overcharge
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James Whittemore Fails to Make Letterman’s Top Ten After Allegedly Trashing Ed Sullivan Theater: Criminal Charges & Potential Punishment
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New York Identity Theft Crimes: Can One Perpetrate Identity Theft in NY Where Permission is Given to Use Personal Identifying Information
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Report: Manhattan DA to Dismiss Charges Against Dominque Strauss-Kahn
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Drunk Driving Crimes in New York: VTL 1192(4) Driving While Impaired by Drugs
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An Undeserved Rap: Raymond Velasquez Charged with Reckless Endangerment & Other Crimes in NYC Court
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Voiding an Arrest in a New York Shoplifting, Weapon or Drug Case: NY CPL 170.55 & the ACD “Nullity”
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Is Merely Entering and Exiting a Building Five Minutes Later Enough to Establish Probable Cause for a Trespass Arrest in New York
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Can Prosecutors in New York Use the BAC Breath Test Taken at the Scene of a DWI Arrest Against You at Trial
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Courthouse Jargon: Understanding “Lawyer Talk” in the New York City Courts
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New York Gambling Crimes: Accused Gets ACD After Charged with Felony Promoting Gambling in the First Degree
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Legal Impossibility: Can a Conviction Stand for Possessing Stolen Property if the Property is Part of a Police Sting
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New York Criminal Lawyer Identity Theft Crime & Punishment Information Page: New York Penal Law Sections 190.78, 190.79 & 190.80
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Mahmoud Abdel-Salam Omar & Dominique Strauss Kahn: Two Financial Titans & Two Distinct Sex Crimes
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New York Penal Law Sections 221.40 & 221:35: Misdemeanor Marijuana (Marihuana) Sales
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Jury Convicts New York “Rape Cops” Morenao & Mata of Only Misdemeanor Official Misconduct: New York Penal Law 195.00 & Potential Punishment
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AG: $10 Million International Car Theft Ring Taken Down in New York
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Gambling Ring Mistakes Staten Island for Vegas: 28 Arrested or Indicted & Over $5.5 Million Recovered in Raids
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Forgery in the Second Degree & Criminal Possession of a Forgery Device: NY Court Limits Scope of Crime
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Dutchess County DA: Vassar College Scammers Indicted for Combined $2.5 Million Grand Larceny in Poughkeepsie
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Grand Junction Colorado Man Learns New York Gun & Weapon Laws the Hard Way
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Legal Analysis of Shoplifting Arrests in New York City: Further Information on Getting Arrested without Exiting a Store
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Dominique Strauss-Kahn, International Monetary Fund Chief, Arrested and Charged in New York Attempted Rape Case After Being Yanked from Paris Bound JFK Flight
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New York Computer Crime Defense Information: A Criminal Lawyer’s Review of NY PL 156.50
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$32,000 “Criminal” Bank Error: Client Avoids Prosecution After New York Detective Seeks Arrest for Grand Larceny
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Big League Theft: New City Little League Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement Exceeding $100K
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Manhattan DA: 10% “Construction Fraud Tax” Lands Lehr Construction Executives in Prosecutors’ Cross-hairs & Under Arrest
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Best Possible New York Forgery Defense Results: Thirteen Felony Counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument (NY PL 170.25) Dismissed in Brooklyn Court
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NYC Criminal Law & Defense Resource: New York Bribery Crime & Law Information Page
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New York Criminal Lawyer Weapon Crime Information Page: Defining Weapons Specified Pursuant to New York Penal Law 265.01(1) & Potential Defenses
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New York Criminal Lawyer Information Page: Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First & Second Degree (NY PL 175.30 &175.35)
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New York Criminal Lawyers Keep Client Out of State Prison After Two Indictments Charging Enterprise Corruption, First Degree Grand Larceny and Other Crimes
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Top Criminal Case Result: New York Criminal Lawyers Obtain Dismissal of Third Degree Assault (NY PL 120.00) in NYC Court
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New York City Desk Appearance Tickets (DATs): Questions & Answers from a NYC Criminal Lawyer
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Potential Fines for Felony Criminal Convictions in New York: NY PL 80.00
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New York Penal Law 265.01(1): The “Metal Knuckle” & Brass Knuckle Criminal Dilema
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No Criminal Record: New York Criminal Lawyers Get Disorderly Conduct After Clients Charged with Burglary in the Second Degree (NY PL 140.25)
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Chris Brown Alleged Rage & Window Smash at Good Morning America: New York Criminal Charges & Probation Violation for Brown?
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New York Penal Law Article 121: Strangulation and Related Offenses Information Page
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New York Assault Defense and Assault Law Information Page: Misdemeanor & Felony Assault Crimes
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I Used a Credit Card that Belonged to Someone Else: Potential Criminal Charges in New York Part I
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DA: Brooklyn Acid Attack Teen Arrested at High School After Pouring Chemical on Classmate – Do Prosecutors Actually Have a Viable Case
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The “One Punch” Felony Assault: Will Intent or Only the Actual Injury Dictate the Ultimate Resolution in the Oscar Fuller Assault Case
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Arrested & Given a Shoplifting Desk Appearance Ticket for New York Penal Law 165.40 & 155.25: The Trespass Notice
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Embezzlement and Grand Larceny Crimes: Finding the “Best” New York Criminal Defense Lawyer or “Right” Attorney
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Warning to New York Teachers: Potential Career Ending Consequences for Criminal Convictions
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Arrested & Charged with Grand Larceny in New York: Potential Deals & Offers in New York Criminal & Supreme Courts
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Potential Fines in New York for Misdemeanor & Violation Convictions: New York Penal Law Section 80.05
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Manhattan DA: Liquid Capital Management Scams 45 Victims in a $4 Million Ponzi Scheme
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VTL 1192 – NY DWI: Does a Thirty Second Delay in Turning on a Green Light Establish Probable Cause to Stop Vehicle
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Misdemeanor Assault in the Third Degree (NY Penal Law 120.00): Potential Deals & Offers for Assault in New York Criminal Courts Part I
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New York Embezzlement Crimes & Laws Beyond Grand Larceny: A Criminal Lawyers Perspective Part II
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Manhattan DA: “S3” Identity Theft Crew Uses Others’ Identity to Fraudulently Purchase and Fence Apple Merchandise
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First Arrest for Drug Possession in New York: Potential Scenarios & Collateral Consequences for NY PL 220.03 Arrests & Desk Appearance Tickets
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Tampering With a Witness – NY Penal Law 215.10 Through NY Penal Law 215.13: New York Criminal Law & Defense Information Page
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New York Robbery in the First Degree: What Constitutes “Displaying” a Firearm or Gun Under New York Criminal Law
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DA: Staten Island Office Assistant Arrested For Medical Prescription Fraud Involving Nearly 3500 Oxycodone Pills
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NY Crimes & Laws Involving Grand Larceny Embezzlement: A New York City Criminal Defense Attorney View Part I
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Lawrence “LT” Taylor Pleads Guilty to Sexual Misconduct and Patronizing a Prostitute to Satisfy Rape Charges: NY Criminal Lawyer Analysis
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Unlwafull Imprisonment in New York: New York Penal Law Sections 135.05 and 135.10
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Identity Theft Crimes in New York: When Concurrent Time May be a Consecutive Sentence
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New York Burglary Crimes: Does the Prosecution Need to Establish Your Intent to Commit a Particular Crime
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A New York Shoplifting Attorney & Criminal Lawyer’s Perspective: Civil and Collateral Consequences Beyond A NY Shoplifting Arrest or Desk Appearance Ticket
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New York DWI / DUI Laws – VTL 1192: A NY DWI Lawyer Explains the Difference Between “Driving” and “Operating” Under the Law
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New York Embezzlement Lawyers Get Top Result: Client Charged with $25,000 Grand Larceny Avoids Felony & Jail
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Making a Misdemeanor Assault in the Third Degree a Second Degree Felony in New York: When an Object Becomes a “Dangerous Instrument” & a Weapon
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Westchester County DWI / DUI Car Surrender Law in Effect: If You are Convicted the County Police May Seize Your Car
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Report: Heidi Jones, ABC News Weather Anchor & Meteorologist, Arrested & Charged After Allegedly Lying About Attempted Rape
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New York Criminal Defense Lawyers Get Another Top Result: Assault in the Third Degree (New York Penal Law 120.00) Dismissed
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White Plains Mayor Adam Bradley Convicted of Attempted Assault and Other Crimes: Criminal Lawyer Analysis
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“Higher” Learning: Five Columbia University Students Arrested for Dealing & Selling Drugs in “Operation Ivy League”
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New York State Senator Kevin Parker Convicted of Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree
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DA: JPMorgan Chase Banker Gets Client “Sponsored” Bail Out in Excess of $1 Million
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Obstructing Governmental Administration (New York Penal Law 195.05): Can Words Alone be the Basis of the Obstruction
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Arrested for Possessing a Loaded Gun at JFK Airport (NY PL 265.03): New York Criminal Defense Lawyers Get Client Dismissal After Six Months
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Arrested for Shoplifting in New York: NY Shoplifting Criminal Defense Information Page & New York Shoplifting Laws
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The Elements of Burglary (New York Pena Law 140.20, 140.25 & 140.30): Defining “Dwelling” & Your Criminal Defense
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New York White Collar Criminal Law Information Page: Falsifying Business Records in the First and Second Degree
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Stalking in the Fourth Degree: New York Penal Law 120.45 & “Reasonable Fear”
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Manhattan DA: Arizona Rare Coin Dealer Sells $1 Million in Coins to Mother-Daughter Team Only to Steal $430K Back
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Saland Law PC’s Criminal Mischief (New York Penal Law 145.00, 145.05 & 145.10) Criminal Defense Resource Page
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DA: Manhattan Pharmacist Arrested & Indicted After Defrauding Medicaid out of Nearly $2 Million
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Top New York Criminal Defense Results: Client Arrested with Possessing Gun, Drugs and Driving with a Suspended License Avoids Criminal Record
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Burglary and Robbery Laws in New York: Articles 140 & 160 of the New York Penal Law
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Woman Allegedly Fakes Jury Service to Get Out of Work for Eight Days: Now Facing Seven Years in Prison
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Arrested For Shoplifting (New York Penal Law 155.25 or 165.40): Potential Offers or Deals in Manhattan
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Client Avoids Felony Conviction & Jail After Arrested for Falsifying Business Records & Grand Larceny Embezzlement in Excess of $30K
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Circumventing the Ignition Interlock Devices: VTL 1198 Crimes & New York DWI Defense
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Rockefeller Drug Law Reform Part I: Your Criminal Defense in New York as a First Time Offender
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Grand Larceny In New York – Article 155: Understanding the Law & Implementing Your Criminal Defense
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Rights to Your Property Affected Because of a New York Order of Protection: The “Forman Hearing” & Your Criminal Defense
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New York DWI / DUI Arrest & Convictions: Collateral Consequences – Mandatory Ignition Interlock
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Arrested for a Loaded Firearm at a New York / Queens Airport: Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (265.03) & Your Criminal Defense
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Hacks Attack: Manhattan DA Fights Back – Grabs 59 Cab Drivers for $235K Overcharge Scheme
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NY Jets Wide Receiver Braylon Edwards Arrested for Drunk Driving / DWI in Manhattan: Criminal Defense and Potential Outcome
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New York Shoplifting Arrests (NY PL 165.40 / 155.25) & State Action Hearings: Is it Legal for Store Security to Search You or Take a Statement without Advising You of Your Rights
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A Criminal Defense to Reckless Endangerment: Factual Impossibility and New York Penal Law Sections 120.20 & 120.25
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Graffiti Crimes & Making Graffiti in New York: The “Related Matters” Criminal Defense & Right To Counsel
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New York Penal Law 165.15 – Theft of Services: Potential Punishment & Collateral Consequences
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David Mejias, Democrat Candidate for the 6th NYS Senate District, Arrested for Stalking and Menacing an Ex-Girlfriend
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Saland Law PC’s Jeremy Saland Consulted by New York’s Eyewitness News (ABC) Regarding Giuliani Shoplift Arrest
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Criminal Defense of a Weapon Arrest: Defining “Firearm” as it Relates to New York Gun Crimes and New York Gun / Weapon Possession Laws
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Saland Law PC’s Elizabeth Crotty Contributor to New York Times Article on Manhattan District Attorney’s Office
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Top White Collar Crime Case Result: New York White Collar Criminal Defense Firm Gets Client Misdemeanor & No Jail After Client Charged with Felony Grand Larceny Embezzlement
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New York Bench Warrant Primer: What Happens When a Bench Warrant is Issued & Your Criminal Defense
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Didn’t Leave the Store but Arrested For Shoplifting in New York (NY PL 155.25 & 165.40): The Basis for Your Arrest or Desk Appearance Ticket & Your Criminal Defense
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Mets’ Pitcher Francisco Rodriguez Charged with Assault at Citi Field: A New York Criminal Defense Perspective
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UPDATE: DA Charges JetBlue’s Steven Slater with Felony Reckless Endangerment and Criminal Mischief – A Classic Overcharge?
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Where is the Crime? JetBlue Flight Attendant Allegedly Insults Passengers, Grabs Beer, Slides Down JFK Tarmac
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Manhattan DA: Haitian Immigrant Scammer Defrauds at Least Six By Posing as a Lawyer
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Exercising Your Miranda Rights in New York & Your Right to Remain Silent: Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
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Caroline Giuliani Arrested & Issued a Desk Appearance Ticket For Shoplifting: The Law of NY PL 155.25, Possible Scenarios & Your Criminal Defense
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Is a New York Police Officer’s Unsupported Statement that You Possessed a Weapon in Violation of NY PL 265.01 Sufficient Without Some Basis for That Conclusion
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DA: Manager of Tarrytown’s Castle on the Hudson Arrested for Grand Larceny Embezzlement in Excess of $400,000
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New York Criminal Defense Firm Gets Top Result: Client Charged with DWI and Driving Without a License Acquitted After Trial
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Marijuana / Marihuana Possession in New York: From Unlawful to Criminal Possession & Your Criminal Defense
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Manhattan DA: Two Alleged Identity Thieves Indicted for Stealing Approximately $100K Each from Victims’ Accounts
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Reckless Endangerment in New York – NY Penal Law 120.20: When Does Acting Recklessly Constitute a Crime in NY?
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New York Penal Law 145.65: What is an “Instrument” for the Purposes of Possession of Graffiti Instruments
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Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree (NY PL 220.06(5)): Must the Cocaine be 500 Pure Milligrams or 500 Aggregate Milligrams
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New York Drunk Driving – DWI / DUI – Primer: New York Criminal Laws & Criminal Defense
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Fake & Fraudulent Drug Prescriptions in New York: The Crimes of Forgery and Criminal Possession of a Forged instrument
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DA: $1.1 Million Tax Refund Fraud Scheme Lands Accountant, Her Family and Male Model Client in Jail
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Official Misconduct (New York Penal Law 195.00): Crime, Punishment and Your Criminal Defense
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DA: Fake Attorney Dupes Three Mexican Immigrants Out of $12K for Promise of Green Cards
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Charged with Felony Forgery & Forged Instrument Crimes, Accused Avoids Criminal Record and Pleads to Disorderly Conduct Violation
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DA Vance, Jr Announces $1.9 Million Settlement with Distributors of Illegal Knives in New York
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New York Penal Law 265.01(1): Is a “Butterfly Knife” Considered a “Gravity Knife” in Violation of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree
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DA: Mayor Michael Bloomberg Campaign Volunteer Arrested and Indicted for $1.1 Million Theft
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New York Penal Law 120.00 (Assault in the Third Degree) & Your Criminal Defense: Is A Complaint Sufficient if it Merely Alleges “Substantial Pain?”
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Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument: A Legal Presumption in New York That May Impact Your Criminal Defense (NY PL 170.27)
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Cuomo’s Boys Bust Alleged Medicaid Fraud Ring in NYC: Dental Practices Accused of Bilking State Out of $5.7 Million
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Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree: New York Criminal Defense Attorneys Get Another Top Result in Queens Airport Gun Case
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Entrapment in New York: NY Penal Law Section 40.05 & Your Criminal Defense
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Possessing Counterfeit Money & Currency in New York State: Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the First Degree (NY PL 170.30) & Your NY Criminal Defense
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Promoting Gambling in NY (NY PL 225.05 & 225.10): Who Can be Charged with New York Penal Law 225.05 and 225.10
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New York Criminal Defense & Grand Larceny Resource Page: Education is a Cornerstone to Any Criminal Defense
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Queens DA: $3 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme Nets 17 Arrests Including 2 Attorneys
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No Pre-Summer Party in the Hamptons: DA Announces Bust of East End Heroin Ring
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NY Post: NYPD Lab Technician Suspended for Potential Improper Testing of Drugs in NY Criminal Cases
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New York Insurance Fraud, Grand Larceny & Your Criminal Defense: Does the Acquittal of One Charge Require the Acquittal of the Other?
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Former Giants Linebacker Lawrence “LT” Taylor Arrested for Rape: Potential Charges & Punishment
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Making Graffiti (NY PL 145.60), Possession of Graffiti Instruments (NY PL 145.65) & Your Criminal Defense: Does it Matter Under New York Law if You Did Not Intend to Damage Any Property or it in Fact was not Damaged?
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Criminal Possession of Stolen Property: New York Penal Law Sections 165.40 Through 165.54: Associated Legal Presumptions & Defenses
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Three Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Department of Education & New York City Over Multiple Years
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Brooklyn DA Busts 32 Alleged Welfare Fraud Cheats: Nearly $1 Million in Fraud Alleged
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New York Penal Law 170.65: Forgery of a Vehicle Identification Number & Your Criminal Defense
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Criminal Impersonation & Your Criminal Defense: New York Penal Law Sections 190.25 & 190.26
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NY Penal Law Sections 250.45 & 250.50: Your Criminal Defense & Unlawful Surveillance in the Second Degree & First Degrees
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Unlicensed Practice of a Profession: Spa Owner Allegedly Performs Liposuction & Other Procedures Leaving Patient Near Death
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New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) Section 511: Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Vehcile – Definition & Your NY Criminal Defense
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White Plains Mayor Adam Bradley Arrested Again for Domestic Violence: Allegedly Tells Wife to Hang Herself
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New York Tax Cheats Watch Out! New York Prosecutors Cracking Down on Criminal Tax Fraud
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New York Penal Law 230.04: Patronizing a Prostitute and Your NY Criminal Defense
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Crimes for “Petty Theft” & Shoplifting in New York: Petit Larceny (NY Penal Law 155.25) & Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree (NY Penal Law 165.40)
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Gunshot Wounds & Stabbings: Who is Required to Report These Injuries (New York Penal Law 265.25)
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NY Criminal Defense & New York Penal Law 265.03 – Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree
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Can You Be Convicted of Forgery and Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in New York with Respect to the Same Instrument: New York Penal Law 170.35 & Your Forgery Defense
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New York Grand Larceny & Felony Criminal Possession of Stolen Property: Establishing the Value of the Alleged Stolen Property Pursuant to NY PL 155.20 & Your Criminal Defense
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New York Perjury “Primer” Part II: Potential Criminal Defense Codified in Perjury Statute
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The Statutory Affirmative Defense to New York Article 177 Health Care Fraud: NY Penal Law Section 177.30
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Owner of Club Kalua Arrested for Allegedly Running $2 Million Queens Mortgage Scheme
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DA: New York City Transit Authority Allegedly Ripped Off by Three Including NYC Transit Supervisor, Former Brooklyn Prosecutor & Former NYC Corrections Officer
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Robert Halderman Pleads Guilty to the Extortion & BlackMail of David Letterman: Halderman to be Sentenced to Six Months Jail & Probation
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New York Penal Law 165.05 & 165.06: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle & Your NY Criminal Defense
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Bad Couple of Days for Crooners in NYC: D’Angelo Arrested for Solicitation of Prostitute & Lil Wayne Goes Straight to Jail Without Passing “Go”
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DA: Fake Attorney & “Wife” Allegedly Dupe Twelve People Out of $16 Million in Queens Real Estate Scam
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Queens Identity Theft & Credit Card “Bust Out” Scheme Results in Indictment of Five PC Richards Employees
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Computer Trespass in New York: NY Penal Law Section 156.10 & Your Criminal Defense
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Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. Announces New Bureau: The Cybercrime & Identity Theft Bureau
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White Plains Mayor – Adam Bradley – Arrested & Arraigned for Assault in the Third Degree (NY PL 120.00) Against Wife
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Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) or Summons in New York City: 100 Centre Street, Midtown Community Court & 346 Broadway
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Your Criminal Defense & NY Penal Law 185.10: Mortgage Fraud & Fraudulent Disposition of Mortgaged Property
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Marvell Scott, Ex-Sportscaster, Indicted by Manhattan Grand Jury for Rape of 14 Year Old Girl
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Cuomo Busts Alleged Tax Cheat: Owner of Popular Clothing Stores Arrested for $1.5 Million Fraud
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Brooklyn DA’s “Operation Bankroll” Leads to Four Arrests & Indictments in 18 Month Fraud Scheme Investigation
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Driving While Intoxicated in New York (DWI & DUI): Probable Cause to Arrest for VTL 1192 When the Vehicle is Not in Motion
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Major Economic Crimes Bureau: Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Creates New Entity in the Investigation Division
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DA: Stockbroker Pads Resume and Portfolio – Former Maxim “Partner” Fools Merrill Lynch for $780,000
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Credit Card Theft & Fraud – New York Penal Law 155.30(4) & 165.45(2): Stealing or Possessing a Stolen Credit Card or Debit Card is an Automatic Felony in NY
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New York’s Assault in the Second Degree & Your Criminal Defense: How Prosecutors Can “Bump Up” Assault in the Third Degree (NY PL120.00) to a Felony of Assault in the Second Degree (NY PL120.05(2))
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New York Penal Law 220.03 – Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree & Your Criminal Defense: Does Quantity of the Drug Matter?
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Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification Information (NY PL 190.81, 190.82 & 190.83) & Your Criminal Defense: Does New York Law Require the Use of the Personal Information?
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New York Jail Chaplin Arrested After Allegedly Trying to Bring More Than His Prayers & Well Wishes to Prisoners
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Man Allegedly Pummels Yorkie & Charged with Aggravated Animal Cruelty: Dog Sustains Six Fractured Ribs and Loss of Left Eye
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Two Men Enter – One Man Leaves: Queens Teacher Arrested in Alleged Pee-Wee Thunderdome
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Forgery (NY Penal Law 170.05 & 170.10) of Clothing, Jewelry or Handbags? Does Forgery Only Apply to “Written Instruments?”
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Through Rain or Snow…They’ll Steal Your Dough? Westchester Mail Carrier Arrested For $70K Thefts From Residents
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Mets Fan Pleads Guilty to Petit Larceny After Stealing Memorabilia: Yankee Fans Fear Prosecution for Stealing Mets’ Thunder
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DA: Mother Allegedly Perpetrates Horrific Crime Against Own Child – Dunks Toddler in Scalding Bath After Dirtying Diaper
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Home Health Aide Allegedly Steals Elderly Patient’s ID & Charges Over $50K Even After Patient Dies
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New York’s 100 Centre Street: The Manhattan Criminal Court From Felony Arraignment & Misdemeanor Desk Appearance Tickets to Court Appearances & Your Criminal Defense
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Resisting Arrest: New York Penal Law 205.30 & Your Criminal Defense
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Long Island Contractor Paid $140K, But Fails to Build Home Addition
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Manhattan White Collar Criminal Defense Firm Gets Dismissal & Misdemeanor After Client Accused of Two Thefts Totaling $70,000
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Don’t Use that Canceled Credit / Debit Card: NY Penal Law 165.17 – Unlawful Use of a Credit Card or Debit Card
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Loaded Firearm Recovered Outside Vehicle: NY Supreme Court Finds that Possession of Firearm “Car Presumption” (NY PL 265.15) Still Applies
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Escape from New York: Man Slips Chain Gang in Staten Island While ABC Cameras Roll
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The Tireless Pursuit of Justice: Robert Morgenthau
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Exercising Your Miranda Rights in New York: Why it is Important to Consider Consulting with Your Criminal Defense Attorney Before Speaking to the Police
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Brooklyn Travel Agent Allegedly Pockets $26,000 After Pocketing Money Instead of Booking Clients’ Reservations
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Leandra’s Law Is Official: New York VTL 1192.2-a(b) / VTL 1192(2a)(b) Makes it a Felony to Drive Drunk (DWI / DUI) with a Child 15 Years Old or Younger
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NYU Administrator Arrested & Indicted for Grand Larceny and Allegedly “Scavenging” Discarded Receipts to Obtain $400,000 in Fraudulent Reimbursements
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When a Simple Petit Larceny or Petty Theft Becomes a Felony Grand Larceny in New York: Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree – NY Penal Law 155.30(5)
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Top Results: White Collar Criminal Defense Firm Gets Client “Slap on the Wrist” After Alleged Forgery and Grand Larceny of Approximately $17,500
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New York Orders of Protection (Restraining Orders) & Search Warrants: Standing to Challenge Search of Your Home May be Diminished
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Unlawful Imprisonment in the First (NY Penal Law 135.10) & Second (NY Penal Law 135.05)Degrees: A New York Criminal Defense Overview
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No Drink and Straight to the Clink: Two Arrested After Alleged Bribery of New York State Liquor Authority Official
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NY Drug / Narcotic / Controlled Substance / Marijuana / Marihuana Possession Presumptions: New York Penal Law Sections 220.25(1) & 220.25(2)
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Issuing a False Financial Statement (NY Penal Law 175.45): A New York Criminal Defense Overview
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A Reverse Subsidized Rent: Manhattan Building Manager Indicted for $1.3 Million Theft
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New York’s “Wholly Inconsistent” Shoplifting Standard: NY Case Law & Applicability to Your Criminal Defense
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JDate Swindler a Real Catch: Beau Arrested & Investigated for 400K in Thefts from Girlfriends
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New Driving While Intoxicated (DWI / DUI) Blood / Breath Alcohol Content (BAC) Calculator: Understand the Factors Impacting Your BAC Before You Need a Criminal Lawyer
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Florida to New York Firearm Trafficking Ring Disarmed: Brooklyn DA Announces Arrest and 105 Count Indictment
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The “Bump Up”: Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (New York Penal Law 265.02(1))and Your Criminal Defense
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Leandra’s Law a Reality: Current Misdemeanor DWI to Become Felony if Child in Vehicle
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Bagel Man Hides the Dough: H & H Bagels Owner Arrested for General Tax and Unemployment Insurance Tax Fraud
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New York to Have Toughest DWI / DUI Law on the Books? Leandra’s Law Target’s Driving While Intoxicated With Passengers Under 15
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Predicate Felons and Second Felony Offenders in NY: How Does a Non-NY Felony Alter Your Status?
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No Oliver Twists in Pickpocket Crew: Manhattan DA Announces 639 Count Grand Larceny and Identity Theft Indictment
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Manhattan DA Demolishes $1 Million Construction Scheme: Contracting Company Caught Allegedly Defrauding Employees Pay
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A New York White Collar Criminal Defense Primer: Defining Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First (NY Penal Law 175.35) & Second (NY Penal Law 175.30) Degrees
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New York Desk Appearance Tickets (DAT): What to Expect When You Go to Court The First Time & Should You Retain a NYC Criminal Defense Attorney / Lawyer?
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Rewarding Official Misconduct in the Second and First Degrees – NY Penal Law Sections 200.20 / 220.22 and Your Criminal Defense
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Manhattan Medicaid & Welfare Fraud Ring Gets a Dose of Law Enforcement: “Operation Free Ride” Nets 19 Individuals for $350,000 Medicaid Theft
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Bank of New York Melon Computer Tech Adeniyi Adeyemi Indicted for Identity Theft of 150 Employees and $1 Million Fraud
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Robin Katz Pleads to Grand Larceny in Manhattan Court: Must Pay $110,000 in Restitution
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Perjury in New York: NY Penal Law Sections 210.05, 210.10 and 210.15
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Tampering with Public Records in the First and Second Degrees: A Criminal Defense Primer of New York Penal Sections 175.20 & 175.25
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Your Right to Remain Silent and Your New York Criminal Defense: When Asking for an Attorney or Lawyer May be the Smartest Thing
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New York Criminal Defense Firm on Twitter: DefenseLawyerNY
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Criminal Diversion of Prescription Medication (NY Penal Law 178.10, 178.15, 178.20 and 178.25): Is the Defendant’s Own Statement Sufficient to Establish the Nature of the Prescription Drug?
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Breaking Down State Senator Hiram Monserrate’s Conviction of Reckless Misdemeanor Assault
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Georgia Man Indicted for Posing as a Fake Attorney: Alleged to Have Pepetrated Immigration Scheme Against over a Dozen Clients in New York
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New York State Criminal Tax Fraud in the Fifth Through First Degree: NY Tax Law ､ 1802 through ､ 1806 & Your Criminal Defense
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Saland Law PC’s Elizabeth Crotty to Speak to New York Self Storage Association Regarding Storage of Contraband
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Realtor Claims to Own Manhattan Building: Sale of Property Lands Him in Jail
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Can Your Inability to Urinate be the Basis of a DWI (VTL 1192.3) Refusal?
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Escort Ring Nailed in the Burbs: Westchester County DA Busts Up “High End” Prostitution Crew
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Brooke Astor’s son Anthony Marshall Convicted in Grand Larceny and Forgery Scheme: Manhattan Judge to Sentence Defendant to Mandatory State Prison
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13 People Indicted on 263 Counts of Fraud Related Crimes: 18 Month Investigation Between Brooklyn DA and Secret Service
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Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes Announces Multi-National Identity Theft Bust: Ring Alleged to Run Credit Car, Real Estate and Insurance Fraud Scams
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NYC Criminal Defense Firm in the News: Jeremy Saland in LA Times Regarding David Letterman Extortion / Blackmail Case
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Disorderly Conduct in NY: Reckless Behavior Sufficient to Establish Violation
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Extortion and Grand Larceny in New York: Your Criminal Defense & an Analysis of NY Penal Law 155.05(2)(e), 155.30(6) and 155.40(2)
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David Letterman Extortion Attempt: Robert “Joe” Halderman Charged with Attempted Grand Larceny in the First Degree
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Bus Driver Arrested in Queens with Kids on Bus: Charged with Reckless Endangerment & DWAI
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New York White Collar Crime: Insurance Fraud in the Fifth Through First Degree (NY Penal Law 176.10 – 176.35) & Your Criminal Defense
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Criminal Possession of a Weapon (New York Penal Law 265.02): Defaced Gun, Revolver, Pistol and Firearm
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8 More Arrested in “Levy Enterprise” Insurance Fraud Ring
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Credit Card Debt Settlement: Client Avoids Bankruptcy and Prosecution
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Untaxed Cigarette Sting Leads to 21 Arrests: Defendants Charged with Criminal Tax Fraud, Forgery & Other Crimes
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Attempted Tampering with Physical Evidence (New York Penal Law ､110.00/215.40): Does the Complaint Need To Establish the Existence of the Contraband?
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Money Laundering in New York: White Collar Criminal Defense and Potential Fines (New York Penal Law 470.25)
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Nurses, Physicians, Architects and other Professionals: What are the Reporting Requirements / Ramifications of an Arrest or Conviction?
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NY Penal Law 220.03, 221.10 and 221.40: Is a Laboratory Analysis or a Field Test Needed to Convert a Drug Complaint at Arraignment?
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Identity Theft in the Third Degree & Your Criminal Defense: A Legal Definition and Application of New York Penal Law 190.78
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NY Criminal Defense & Criminal Possession of a Weapon (PL 265.01) Part II: Switch Blade Knife, Gravity Knife, Pilum Ballistic Knife & Metal Knuckle Knife
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Assault in the Third Degree (New York PL 120.00) and Assault in the Second Degree (New York PL 120.05): Differences in the Crimes and Your Criminal Defense
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New York Health Care Fraud in the First Through Fifth Degrees & Your Criminal Defense: Article 177 of the NY Penal Law
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Plaxico Burress Pleads Guilty to Attempted Possession of a Loaded Gun: Local Sports Hero to Receive Two Years in Prison at Sentencing
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No Felony Conviction, No Jail and No Probation: NYC White Collar Criminal Defense Firm Gets Client Misdemeanor and Conditional Discharge for Alleged $25,000 Theft
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Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree, New York Penal Law 240.30(1), Dismissed Due to Hearsay
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Accomplice Liability (New York Penal Law 20.00) in Conjunction with Assault in the Third Degree (New York Penal Law 120.00)
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New York Criminal Defense Attorney Jeremy Saland In the News Regarding Diane Schuler’s Alleged Drunk Driving Incident
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NY Criminal Defense: The Differing Consequence of Selling Marijuna (NY Penal Law 221.40) and Other Controlled Substances (NY Penal Law 220.39 and 220.44)
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New York Gambling Ring Busted – PerfectWager.Com Generates Over $13 Million in Under Two Years
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Heller and Burress and the Right to Possess a Firearm in New York…Oh My!
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Plaxico Burress Drops “Hail Mary”: Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Receiver for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (PL 265.03)
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NY Criminal Defense Law Update: New Court Decision May Help Those Arrested for Shoplifting (Petit Larceny – 155.25) in New York City
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Jeremy Saland Featured on Sports Illustrated Online and Vault.Com: Analysis on Plaxico Burress Gun Possession and the NY Grand Jury
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Menacing in the Third, Second and First Degree: New York Penal Law 120.15, 120.14 and 120.13
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The New York Grand Jury, Plaxico Burress and Any Person Accused of a Crime: Beyond a Possible Indictment What Happens Behind Closed Doors
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Plaxico Burress Looking at Jail for Gun Possession: Manhattan DA Presenting Weapon Case to Grand Jury
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NYC Criminal Defense of Prostituion Related Crimes: Promoting Prostitution
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Office Manager Gives Herself an Unauthorized Raise: $1.7 Allegedly Stolen from Arcadia Investment Partners
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Chase Banker Allegedly Defrauds Client of Over $100,000: Fake ATM Card Used
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Recent White Collar Case Results: White Collar Criminal Defense Firm Gets Top Results for Clients
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Criminal Possession of a Forgery Device (New York Penal Law 170.40): Criminalizing Equipment to Perpetrate Fraud
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Best Possible Outcome: NY Criminal Defense Lawyers at Saland Law Obtain Dismissal of Assault in the Third Degree (PL 120.00)
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Endangering the Welfare of a Child: Must Harmful Conduct Be Direct at the Child?
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UPDATE: Lawrence Salander and Leigh Morse Arrested and Indicted in Art Fraud Scheme
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Lawrence Salander Faces New Indictment: Art Gallery Owner Alleged to have Perpetrated Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme
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NY Drug Possession and Your Criminal Defense: Legal Possession of Drugs without Physical Possession
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Manhattan Lawyer Indicted Second Time: Marc A. Bernstein Accused of Stealing 1.5 Million from Clients
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Million Dollar Insurance Fraud Ring Busted: Cuomo Announces Enterprise Corruption Indictment of “The Levy Enterprise”
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NYC Mortgage Scheme Goes Subprime: AFG Financial Group and Thirteen Employees Charged with Enterprise Corruption, Grand Larceny and Scheme to Defraud for a 100 Million Dollar Theft
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Avoiding Bankruptcy: Saland Law PC Offers New Service – Credit Card Debt Reduction
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“Common Law” DWI in NY: Driving While Intoxicated – VTL 1192.3
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Hedge Fund COO Invests in Self: 3V Capital Management LLC’s Mark A. Focht Charged with Grand Larceny, Forgery and Falsifying Business Records
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Top New York White Collar Criminal Defense Firm in the News: What is the Next Chapter in the Bernie Madoff Case?
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NY Criminal Defense: Criminal Liability of an Individual for Corporate Conduct
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CEO Pleads Guilty After Busted Selling Counterfeit Parts for MTA Subways and Buses
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UPDATE: Director / Songwriter Joseph Brooks and Shawni Lucier Face 91 Count Manhattan Indictment
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Singing the Blues: Oscar Winning Songwriter Joseph Brooks Charged with NYC Rapes
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Promoting Gambling and Related Charges in NY: Penal Law 225.05 & 225.10
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Assault in the Third Degree: Manhattant Judge Finds Momentary Loss of Breath Sufficient to Establish PL 120.00(1)
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Defendant Currently Charged with Tax Fraud Threatens to Kill Prosecutor
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Talk About an Oedipus Complex: Brooklyn Man Charged with Grand Larceny After Impersonating His Dead Mother
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Eight Fork Lifts and Seventeen Tons of Batteries Stolen in Queens: Three MTA Sub-Contractors Arrested
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Unemployment Insurance Fraud: 30 New York State Employees Charged with Grand Larceny and Falsifying Business Records
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NY Criminal Defense and Presumptions: Criminal Possession of a Weapon – Guns, Pistols and Firearms
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Plaxico Burress Gun Possession Case Will Be Adjourned
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New York Desk Appearance Ticket / DAT: What Happens if you Don’t Go to Court?
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Making a Terroristic Threat: John Zaubler Threatens to “Blow Up” President Obama and Supreme Court Nominee Sotomayor
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When is a Your Firearm, Gun, Revolver or Pistol Loaded in the Eyes of the Law: Criminal Possession of a Weapon
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Best Results: Top Shelf Outcome in Hard Fought Defense for Assault
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White Collar Update: M.A. Angeliades, Inc., Three Principles and Others Indicted for $600,000 Larceny
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Breaking White Collar Crime News: Manhattan DA to Announce Indictment of M.A. Angeliades Inc. – Company Allegedly Underpaid Employees
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Operation Bracelet: Indictment of Brooklyn Jewelry Stores for Failing to Report Taxes
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“Miranda Warnings,” Your Right to Remain Silent and Your NY Criminal Defense
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Animal Abuse in NY: Failure to Obtain Medical Treatment for Pet May Violate Agriculture and Market Law Section 353 (A.M.L. ､353)
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UPDATE: Identity Theft and Check Fraud Ring May Get Bounced into Jail: Hundreds of Victims in Criminal Scheme
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Counterfeit Check Ring Bounced: Manhattan DA to Announce Eighteen Indictments in 4 Million Dollar Fraud Scheme
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NY Criminal Defense and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in NYC
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Entrapment: NY Criminal Defense – Inducement and Encouragement by a Public Servant
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CraigsList Escort Ring Indictment: “Room Service Entertainment” Nailed for Enterprise Corruption and Prostitution Related Crimes
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White Collar Defense Update: Eleven Stockbrokers, Three Traders and Two Principal Owners of Joseph Stevens & Company, Inc. Indicted for Fraud
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Manhattan DA Robert Morgenthau to Announce 17 Defendant Indictment: Fraud Investigation Nets Securities Specialists and Brokers
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NY Trespass Dimsmissed – Court Agrees with Criminal Defense Attorney – Complaint Facially Insufficient
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Operation Plastic Pipe Line Busts Up Identity Theft Ring – Shola Enterprise Corruption Indictment Leads to Dozens of Arrests
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Starting Your own Law Firm: Jeremy Saland to Speak at NYC Bar Association on Tuesday May, 19, 2009
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Craigslist “Erotic Services” Going Down – Escort, Prostitution & Unlicensed Massage Getting Stripped from Service Section
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Larceny By False Promise: Another Theory of Grand Larceny & Petit Larceny as it Relates to Your Criminal Defense
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One of the Best Ways to Beat Your Assault and Reckless Driving Case in NY – Challenge Facial Sufficiency
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Saland Law PC – Another Major Criminal Defense Victory – Loaded Firearm Charge Reduced to Disorderly Conduct
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NY Criminal Defense and Your DWI: Avoid a Conviction by Retaining an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
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Bend Your MetroCard and Go to Jail: NY’s Highest Court Says Forgery & Forged Instrument Crime
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Tyra Banks’ Stalker Convicted: Facing 90 Days Jail – But Remains Free
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NY Criminal Defense Firm Saland Law PC Legal Analysts for CBS Evening News Madoff Coverage
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Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person: NY Does Not Require an Intent to Injure
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Tremendous Criminal Defense Victory: NY Gun Possession Dismissed – Client Receives ACD
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Automobile Misuse and Theft: Criminal Defense to Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
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Aggregating Grand Larceny and Your Criminal Defense: Adding Up Larcenies Amongst Multiple Victims
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Attempted Criminal Diversion of a Prescription Medication: No Need to Prove Drug is a Prescription Drug?
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GPS Tracking Devices and Motor Vehicles in NY: Is a Warrant Needed?
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Harassment in the Second Degree: Not Quite an Assault and Definitely Not a Crime in NY
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NY Judge Finds Charges of Attempted Tampering with Physical Evidence, Marihuana (Marijuana) Possession and Obstruction of Governmental Administration Sufficient
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Plaxico Burress Update: Criminal Possession of a Weapon – Guns and Firearms
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Perjury and Inconsistency as a Crime: Why You Should Consult with a NY Criminal Defense Attorney
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Lawrence B. Salander’s 100 Count Indictment: Salander-O’Reilley Gallery & 88 Million Dollar Grand Larceny Fraud
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NY Criminal Defense & Criminal Possession of a Weapon Part I: Switch Blade Knife, Gravity Knife, Pilum Ballistic Knife & Metal Knuckle Knife
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Trademark Counterfeiting: A Thriving “Business” & Your Criminal Defense
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New York Criminal Defense Update: New Crime of Assault on the Books
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NY Criminal Defense: Making Graffiti, Possession of Graffiti Instruments & Criminal Mischief Part I
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Crime of Residential Mortgage Fraud: New York Penal Law Article 187 & Your Criminal Defense
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New York and NYC Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT): What is a DAT & Who is Eligible for a DAT
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Criminal Defense & Credit Card Fraud: Forgery, Identity Theft and Other Criminal Offenses – Part II
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NY Judge’s Threat of Jail Invalidates “Voluntary” Guilty Plea
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Criminal Defense & Credit Card Fraud: Forgery, Identity Theft and Other Criminal Offenses – Part I
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End of an Era: Manhattan DA Robert Morgenthau Announces Retirement
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Criminal Defense Victory and Dismissal: Every Case – “Big” or “Small” – Requires Undivided Attention
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Criminal Defense of a Theft: NY Court Dismisses Grand Larceny and Scheme to Defraud in Connection to Lien Law
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Marijuana & Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia: Marihuana May Not be Applicable to Paraphernalia Crimes in New York
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Grand Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property: When a Theft Requires a Mandatory Prison Sentence
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NY Burglary Basics: Your Best Criminal Defense is Knowing the Law
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Major Theft Ring Busted: 12 People Charged with Enterprise Corruption, Forgery, Grand Larceny, Conspiracy and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property
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A Different Twist in Drug Sales: Criminal Sale of a Prescription for a Controlled Substance
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NY Penal Law 240.20: Disorderly Conduct – Not an ACD, but a Good Non-Criminal Disposition
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NYC Attorney Indicted: Charged with Grand Larceny for Scheme Involving New York County Lawyers Association
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NY Criminal Defense and DNA – Brooklyn Man Arrested for Arson, Attempted Robbery and Attempted Assault
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New York Criminal Defense Law 101 – Defining Felony, Misdemeanor and Violation
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Criminal Sale and Possesion of a Controlled Substance and Conspiracy: “Stack Money Family” Facing Serious Drug and Narcotics Charges
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NY Criminal Defense: Defending a Lawyer Indicted for Grand Larceny, Money Laundering and Scheme to Defraud
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NY Criminal Defense Attorney Obtains Dismissal of Endangering the Welfare of Child
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Stage Manager Steals “Lipstick Jungle” Props: Facing Criminal Charges of Grand Larceny
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Fraud & Deceipt: Investigate Your Criminal Defense Attorney Before You Retain Him or Her
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Bribery Plea: Former Bellevue Director Avoids Jail on Felony Plea
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NY Criminal Defense: Judge Dismisses Reckless Endangerment, Attempted Tampering With Physical Evidence & Obstruction of Governmental Administration
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An Online Virginity Auction or Plain Old Prostitution: A NY Criminal Defense Attorney’s Analysis of Natalie Dylan’s Offer
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Heller and NY: A Valid Defense for Criminal Possession of a Weapon (Firearm, Gun or Pistol)?
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Orders of Protection and Restraining Orders: A Valid Criminal Defense if the Criminal Case Occurs After a Family Court Disposition
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Deutsche Bank Scam: NY Contractor Indicted for Grand Larceny
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NY Crane Operator Indicted for Manhattan Accident: Criminal Charges Include Manslaughter, Criminally Negligent Homicide, Assault & Reckless Endangerment
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NYPD: NYC Crime Down, But a Spike in Homicides and Robberies
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Arrested for Shoplifting in New York: Criminal Defense, Potential Criminal Charges & Consequences
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DWI in New York: Criminal Defense & Suppressing the Breathalyzer III:
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Lillo Brancato: Gets a Walk on the Murder, But Convicted of Attempted Burglary
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New Fraud / Identity Theft Crime On the Books in NY- Ulawful Possession of a Skimmer Device
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Enterprise Corruption in NY: The Necessity of an “Ascertainable Structure”
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New NY Criminal Defense Firm Established – Saland Law PC – All NY & Federal Criminal Matters
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Grand Larceny & Petit Larceny: Differing Criminal Theories of the Same Crime & Your Criminal Defense
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Criminal Mischief – NY Penal Law 145.00: Lacking Intent as a Defense
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A Legal Leg to Stand On? Plaxico Burress Shoots Self in Thigh – Manhattan DA to Charge with Criminal Possession of a Weapon
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Permitting Prostitution: A Seemingly Straight Forward Crime in NY
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Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia: Constructive Possession
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Computer Crimes: Criminal Defense to Unauthorized Use of a Computer, Computer Trespass, Computer Tampering and Unauthorized Duplication
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NY Criminal Law: Lacking Intent in Matters Involving Forgery, Forged Instruments and Falsifying Business Records
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Nixzaliz Santiago, Mother of Nixzmary Brown, Senteced to 43 Years State Prison
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NY Inventory Searches: Vehicle Search without a Search Warrant
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NY Criminal Defense – Endangering the Welfare of a Child ､260.10: Merely Leaving a Child Home Alone
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NY Criminal Defense – Penal Law 140.35: Burglar’s Tools
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NY Criminal Defense – Trespass in NY: Difference Between NY Penal Law ､140.15 and ､140.10
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NY Criminal Defense – Criminal Possession of a Weapon: Elevating NY Penal Law 265.01 to 265.02
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NY Criminal Defense – Penal Law Section 221.10: Criminal Possession of Marijuana / Marihuana in a Public Place
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NY Criminal Defense – Possession of Revolver or Pistol Ammunition in NY: A Crime Even Without a Gun
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Criminal Defense – Escort Services & Prostitution Offenses: “Sexual Conduct” Further Defined in Realm of Domination and “S & M”
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NY Criminal Law: The Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal (ACD)
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NY Criminal Defense – Endangering the Welfare of a Child ､260.10: Must the “Bad” Conduct be Directed at theChild
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Bribe Receiving, Tampering With Public Records, Falsifying Business Records & Offering a False Instrument for Filing: Manhattan (NY) Prosecutors Charge James Delayo and Others in Corruption Scheme
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New York Criminal Practice: The Criminal Subpoena and the Grand Jury
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Over $50,000 in Food Stamp Credits Fraudulantly Obtained: Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts for Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and Scheme to Defraud
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False Personation in New York: Fake Information Means a New Crime
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Joseph Petcka: New York Criminal Jury Hangs on Criminal Charges
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Escorts & Prostitution: New York Criminal Defense Attorney Seeks Dismissal of Charge in the Interest of Justice
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NY Counterfeiter Busted: Indicted for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument and Trademark Counterfeiting
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NY Criminal Defense – Order of Protection and Restraining Orders in New York: Returning Home
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NY Criminal Defense – Mere Presence in “House of Prostitution”: Court Finds Complaint Legally Sufficient
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New York State Penal Law 165.15: Theft of Services
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Criminal Liability for Acts of Another: New York Penal Law Section 20.00
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NY Criminal Defense – Penal Law Section 230.00: Is it Prostitution if Someone Else is Paid for Your Service
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“Preppie Killer” Robert Chambers: Sentenced to 19 Years on Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree
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New York Criminal Law: The Affirmative Defense Part II
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DWI in New York: Suppressing the Breathalyzer Part II
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Tanya Hollander: Another Elliot Spitzer Girl Pleads Guilty for Involvement in Prostitution Ring
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NY Criminal Defense – Prostitution and Unlicensed Massage: NY Penal Law Section 230.00
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NY Criminal Law: Bail Jumping (Penal Law 215.55, 215.56 & 215.57)
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DWI in New York: Suppressing the Breathalyzer Part I
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Grand Larceny: Stealing and Theft from a Co-Owner or Partner
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New York Criminal Law: The Affirmative Defense Part I
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Identity Theft: 40 Million Credit Card Numbers Stolen from Retailers Including TJ Maxx
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From Escort Services to Elliot Spitzer: New York Criminal Statutes Relating to Prositution Part I
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NY Criminal Defense: NY Health Care Fraud
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New York: Trial and Sentence in Absentia
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Resisting Arrest in NY: Conviction if Underlying Crime Dismissed?
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Aggregating Multiple Larcenies into One Grand Larecny Felony in NY
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Forged Instruments and Forgery in NY: Attacking a Prosecutor’s Case Part II
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Attempt to Commit a Crime in New York: Murder
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New York Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument: Average Citizen Standard?
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Forged Instruments and Forgery in NY: Attacking a Prosecutor’s Case Part I
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New York DWI: Vehicle and Car Forfeiture
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Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in NY: Not Your “Average” DWI
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