A recent interaction with New York police almost resulted in a drug possession charge. You have a prescription for a controlled substance, but the way you carried it on you made police think you possessed the substance illegally. How do you keep this from happening...
Going over examples of drug paraphernalia
If you are facing drug charges, there are many different ways in which the outcome of the case could impact your future. Aside from paying steep financial penalties, spending time behind bars and suffering damage to your reputation, you could encounter other...
What to know about a Class A drug possession charge
Drug possession charges under New York law vary based on the drug type and amounts. Criminal drug possession in the seventh degree is a Class A misdemeanor. It occurs if you knowingly and unlawfully have a controlled substance in a quantity that does not warrant a...
Breaking down New York’s self-defense law
Like many people in New York, you may view another's claim that (in response to accusations of assault) they were only acting in self-defense with a certain degree of skepticism. That is, of course, until you end up in a position where you feel compelled to defend...
What are assault and battery in New York?
The phrase, “You are under arrest for assault and battery'' is very commonplace in American crime dramas. In fact, people hear this phrase so often that they believe that assault and battery are the same things. The reality is that this is different between states. In...
What do you do if police knock on your door?
Having police at your door is a stressful experience no matter what. Despite what anyone may say about having no reason to feel nervous if you are not guilty, there is plenty of reason to be wary when interacting with law enforcement. It is important to know your...
How do field sobriety tests factor into your case?
When an officer suspects you may have gotten behind the wheel under the influence, they have many tools that they may use to verify this suspicion. One of the first they will likely rely on is the field sobriety test. But what is this test? And how does it play into...
How can a criminal conviction impact your life?
Facing a criminal conviction at any age has the potential to severely impact your future. But for young adults and youth, a criminal conviction can keep you from even getting started in your adult life. In what ways do criminal convictions change and alter the...
Examining the true cost of a New York DWI
A New York conviction for drinking and driving may have personal, professional and financial repercussions. In addition to potentially making it harder for you to hold down a job or find a place to live, among other possible limitations, a New York DWI conviction is...
How can social media evidence become unreliable?
As a defendant in the internet age, you need to understand the impact social media has on a criminal case. A plaintiff can offer emails as evidence and a prosecutor can scour your public profile for information. According to the National Law Review, as the...
