Posts in Criminal Law

Jun 30 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF IN NEW YORK: UNDERSTANDING THE OFFENSE AND LEGAL CONSEQUENCES

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...

Jun 23 EXPLORING ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING IN NEW YORK: A PATH TOWARDS REHABILITATION AND COMMUNITY RESTORATION

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,...

Jun 16 UNDERSTANDING WARRANTLESS SEARCHES IN NEW YORK: EXPLORING EXCEPTIONS TO FOURTH AMENDMENT PROTECTIONS

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...

Jun 09 Understanding Assault Laws in New York City: A Comprehensive Overview

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...

Feb 17 MARIJUANA CRIMES IN NEW YORK

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...

Feb 10 THEFT CRIMES IN NEW YORK

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,...

Jan 26 CYBERCRIME

Cybercrime Defined             Generally, a cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device, or a network. Such conduct encompass fraud, child pornography, identity theft, extortion, or privacy violation. Actors vary from individuals or groups with low technical skill to extremely organized global groups with highly...

Jan 24 WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT

            An allegation of sexual assault can be a catastrophe and can result in severe consequences if you are convicted. Sexual assault crimes include but are not limited to: rape, criminal sexual penetration, sexual battery, and criminal sexual contact. The lack of consent is a crucial factor in...

Oct 06 Benefits of Going to Trial

In this Video, I discuss the benefits of going to trial versus taking a plea in the context of a criminal case.

Sep 28 Post Tour Processing

In this Video, I discuss a recent experience which led to my pursuit of criminal justice reform.