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If you are charged with a Penal Law (“PL”) 120.00 assault charge, an experienced NYC criminal lawyer may be able to help you beat your case. PL 120.00 is a misdemeanor offense, which is a low-level crime. If you are...

Most people arrested for a crime want to know whether the arrest will show up on a background check. A background check that reveals criminal charges can cause problems, from withdrawn job offers to denial of government...

If you received a call from a detective, you might be under investigation. The detective might think you are a crime victim, and he is simply trying to gather evidence. However, the detective might think you are the suspect,...

Should you refuse a breathalyzer in NY? The answer is complicated. If you are pulled over by the police and they ask you to blow into a breathalyzer, you probably have many questions. Am I legally required to blow into a...

An order of protection can make life very difficult. Although orders of protection are justified when a person repeatedly threatens someone, unfortunately, many orders are unfairly and unnecessarily issued. When an order of...