Category Archives: NY Defense Counsel
Crimes of Moral Turpitude in New York: Can You Be Deported?
A criminal conviction can be a devastating consequence for anyone, but non-citizens face an even greater risk when it comes to being deported. Under immigration law, crimes of moral turpitude in New York can lead to immediate removal proceedings. Understanding what does and doesn’t qualify…
How Double Jeopardy Works in New York and Federal Criminal Cases
The Fifth Amendment protects your right to be tried once, and only once, for any crime. Regardless of whether you’re convicted or acquitted, the government only gets one shot to prosecute you. However, there have always been exceptions to this rule. Here’s what you need…
What is a Kickback and Why is it Illegal?
This week the owner of a telemedicine company pled guilty to a conspiracy to both pay and receive health care kickbacks. A former Netflix executive was sentenced to 30 months in prison this week for receiving bribes and kickbacks from tech companies who wanted lucrative…
Should You Testify on Your Own Behalf in a Criminal Case?
Many of our clients ask us whether or not it’s a good idea to testify in their own criminal cases. Whether the case is a New York State case or a federal one, testifying on your own behalf is fraught. It comes with a lot…
What is Deferred Prosecution?
Deferred prosecution can be one of the better case outcomes either at the federal or state level, depending on what you’ve been accused of, how much evidence the prosecution has, and what your alternatives are. Under a deferred prosecution agreement, the prosecutor agrees not to…
What Are the Conditions of Making Bail in NY?
If you are arrested and charged with a crime in NY, you don’t immediately have a criminal trial. There are several, very important, steps that happen in between. First, you have an initial hearing, which can be coupled with arraignment in federal or state court.…
How Should You Define Cyber Terrorism?
Our team at Koch Law has a particular focus on defending cybercrimes, including cyber identity theft, computer fraud, cyber warfare, DDOS attacks, and cyber terrorism. Unlike many traditional practice areas of criminal law, for example, assault or murder, the exact definition of many cybercrimes is…
How Do You Know Your Cybercrime Lawyer Has Enough Experience?
here are hundreds, if not thousands, of qualified criminal lawyers in the State of New York. These private defense lawyers handle theft charges, DWI cases, and even allegations of sexual abuse on a regular basis. While defense to any criminal offense requires a substantial amount…
Can You Be Charged with Attempting a Crime in New York?
At the time of your arrest or during questioning by the police, you might be shocked to hear charges for attempted robbery or attempted rape. Similarly, you could be formally charged with attempted identity theft or attempted embezzlement as a federal crime in New York.…
Searching Cell Phones: When Can the Police Search Your Devices?
Last month, we wrote an in-depth blog post on searches of your home and other personal property. This sparked a lot of conversation around searches, warrants, and when law enforcement is permitted to search your property. While the law around searching your home might be…
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