Believe it or not, there are times when someone in New York might receive criminal charges even when they were not the ones actually committing the crime. Under certain circumstances, if someone close to you has committed a crime, you could receive a criminal charge...
Month: May 2021
Month: May 2021
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When does domestic assault become a felony in New York?
Your spouse or romantic partner may not have wanted you to get arrested. Often, the police arrive at domestic violence calls in New York because a third party, like a neighbor, felt concerned after overhearing something with limited or no context. The police...
What’s the difference between legalization and decriminalization?
Lawmakers in New York are constantly changing the state's legal system, and the people who live in and visit New York often don't understand what those changes really mean. Sometimes, people make assumptions based on limited information or laws in other states that...