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Although graffiti is part of NYC’s culture, you can still be arrested and face graffiti charges for making graffiti. Making graffiti is a crime in New York, and you can get a criminal record if convicted. However, an...

A wrongful arrest lawsuit can be worth millions of dollars, or it can be worth nothing. With such a wide range of outcomes, how can you determine how much your wrongful arrest lawsuit might be worth? Several publicly...

PL 220.03—the New York statute for simple drug possession—is one of the most common criminal charges in New York. Although PL 220.03 is a crime—and therefore you could get a criminal record if convicted—you may be...

It’s illegal to ride a bicycle with headphones in New York City. In fact, it’s illegal in all of New York State. It makes sense why such a law exists, especially in New York City. If you are riding a bike while wearing...

Do you want to get your Desk Appearance Ticket dismissed? If you received a Desk Appearance Ticket (also known as a DAT), you probably have never been arrested before. Although Desk Appearance Tickets usually allege criminal...