Posts in 2023

What is Criminal Mischief? Criminal mischief is generally defined as the intentional damaging, destroying, or tampering with another person’s property without their consent. The intent to cause damage or inconvenience to the property owner is a key element in establishing the offense of criminal mischief. Criminal mischief is...

What Is Alternative Sentencing? Alternative to Incarceration or ATI includes multiple programs in New York that keep over 5,000 people out of jail every year. There are currently around 165 different ATI programs available which include mental illness programs, pretrial services, TASC and drug alcohol programs, specialized programs,...

Warrantless Seraches In the United States, the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. It establishes that individuals have the right to privacy and requires law enforcement officials to obtain a warrant based on probable cause before conducting a search. However, there are...

Introduction Assault is a serious offense that involves intentionally causing physical harm or the fear of imminent harm to another person. New York City has specific assault laws in place to protect its residents and maintain public safety. In this article, we will explore the assault laws in...

Which Crimes In New York Involve Marijuana?             As you might have heard, it has been a little over a year since marijuana has been legal for recreational purposes in New York. Since 2021, Article 221 of the New York State Penal Law which contained the marijuana charges...

What is Theft in New York?            In New York, the crime of theft is an umbrella term that encompasses many crimes. Theft crimes come in many different forms such as: Motor Vehicle theft, Credit Card theft, Identity theft, Robbery, Burglary, Petit Larceny, and Grand Larceny. In New York,...