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NYC Crime Rate 2025 – Latest Statistics
If you are a resident or are planning to visit New York City, it is important to know the city’s most updated crime rates. Crimes in New York City are categorized in three ways: violations, misdemeanors, and felonies. Within those classifications, they can vary in…
Can Charges Be Dropped After Indictment in New York? 2025
An indictment is often associated with a severe crime and harsh penalties, as well as the beginning of a lengthy legal process. When a grand jury manages to secure an indictment, the prosecution can then bring criminal charges against the one being indicted and pursue…
Falsely Accused of a Crime in New York: What to Do? 2025
Individuals facing criminal charges in New York can potentially be dealing with significant criminal penalties, such as long periods of time in jail or prison, hefty fines, and a criminal record. On top of grappling with the severity of criminal charges, those falsely accused of…
What is Accomplice Liability in a Federal Case?
You don’t have to commit a criminal offense directly to find yourself in the crosshairs of a federal investigation. If you assisted anyone in committing any unlawful activity, you could be charged as an accomplice. Worse, under federal law, an accomplice is punishable as a…
Defending Immigration Fraud Charges in NYC
Every week, we see new news stories about immigration fraud. Often, the fraudsters aren’t the immigrants themselves but crime rings who take advantage of them. Nevertheless, it’s too easy for an immigrant to find themselves up on charges. USCIS is highly suspicious and actively looks…
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 Are Your Rights if The Federal Government Wants to Search or Seize Your Computers?
Federal law enforcement may want to search your computer’s contents at some point if you’re under investigation for cybercrime. Computer evidence might be valuable for prosecuting many other crimes as well. So, it’s essential to understand what your rights are if the federal government wants…
Invoking Your Right to Remain Silent in a Federal Criminal Case
The right to remain silent is enshrined in the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. Yet it is a right that you must invoke properly if you wish to use it to the best effect. These principles work equally well whether you’re dealing with New York…
What is Mail Fraud?
What Exactly is Mail Fraud? Mail fraud cases are common. On any given day you can find dozens of incidents in the news. Numerous warnings go out every year about how citizens can protect themselves from mail fraud. A person may be found guilty of…
What is Tax Fraud?
It’s the end of the year, which means most people will be doing their taxes within the next four months or so. Tax time can make anyone nervous—there’s no government agency that scares people more than the IRS. It’s a good time to talk about…
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