As we have written extensively, discovery is a large part of the criminal process. In a…
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What Happens When a Judge Exerts Too Much Influence During Trial? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — August 19, 2024
In criminal trials, juries must reach unanimous verdicts, which means all jurors must find a defendant…
People v. Anonymous Female, 143 Misc. 2d 197 (N.Y. City Ct. 1989) — New York Criminal Lawyer Blog 24/7 — January 31, 2024
Public lewdness, as defined by New York law, involves engaging in lewd behavior in a public…
When Will a Court Decide that Evidence of a Prior Crime is Admissible? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — August 26, 2024
In New York, the prosecution in a criminal case is generally unable to present evidence of…
Criminal Case in New York Demonstrates Importance of Diligent and Detail-Oriented Representation
A September 2024 Grand Larceny case in New York demonstrates how crucial it is to carefully…
New York Court Answers Question Regarding Sex Offender Registry in Opinion — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — September 9, 2024
A New York court recently issued an interesting opinion dealing with the sex offender registry, and…
First Degree v. Third Degree Assault in New York — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — September 16, 2024
When an individual is charged with assault, the proceedings can take many different forms. It can…
Criminal Court considered whether to dismiss indecent exposure charges. People v. Orimogunje, 35 Misc. 3d 639 (N.Y. Crim. Ct. 2012)
Background FactsThe incident occurred on September 20, 2011, when a civilian witness noticed Lawrence Orimogunje sitting…
Using Psychological Tests as Evidence During Criminal Proceedings in New York — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — September 24, 2024
One set of tools that defendants can use throughout the course of their litigation is psychological…
Is It Legal to Record a Threatening Roommate in a New York Homeless Shelter? — New York Criminal Lawyer Blog 24/7 — December 4, 2024
Living in a homeless shelter can present numerous challenges, including sharing close quarters with individuals who…
When Can a Police Officer Legally Frisk a Suspect in New York? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — October 8, 2024
We have written extensively about the rights of citizens involved in street encounters with the police…
How Someone with a Lengthy Criminal History Can Pass Background Checks in New York — New York Criminal Lawyer Blog 24/7 — December 5, 2024
Navigating the complexities of criminal records and background checks can be particularly challenging for individuals with…