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Summonses, not arrests for minor crimes in NYC

Low-level crimes in Manhattan – like public urination, public consumption of alcohol, riding between subway cars, littering, etc. – will now lead to a summons, with police no longer arresting most

Burglary in New York

Burglary in New York Article 140 of the New York penal code has its own means of treating the cases of burglary as a criminal occurrence within the state. The

Crime Trends in NYC

Many cities across the United States are experiencing a shocking rise in homicides after decades of declines — New York City is no exception. NYC has for long been associated

Why Hire an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer?

Why Hire an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer? If you’ve been charged with a crime, one of the first questions on your mind is probably, “Should I hire a criminal defense

Criminal Law News Report

As provided by the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: SHOPPING FOR JUDGES IN SYRACUSE by Craig P. Schlanger Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick recently continued

“Best-interest plea” given in murder case

“This was a best-interest plea,” The Blanch Law Firm managing partner Ryan Blanch said regarding defendant Chen Shi. “We were never able to call other offers that before, but when

Federal Criminal Procedure Guide

FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE SCOPE In General. These rules govern the procedure in all criminal proceedings in the district courts, the courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court of

Types of Injury Claims

Personalized Attention for Personal Injury Claims If you or someone you love has been seriously injured, you need an attorney with the skill, experience, and courtroom smarts it takes to