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You may be able to beat a shoplifting charge regardless of whether you are guilty or innocent. If you are innocent, you may have strong defenses that can result in the charges being dismissed. Even if you did steal property,...

A desk appearance ticket (DAT) is serious because it means that you are charged with a crime. A crime can result in jail time and a criminal record. However, if the police gave you a DAT, your criminal charges are relatively...

P.L. 240.30 Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree is a common charge in New York. This article discusses what you can expect if you are facing a P.L. 240.30 charge. If the prosecution charged you with P.L. 240.30 in New...

New York self-defense laws are relatively simple. You have the right to defend yourself in New York, although some exceptions apply. This article discusses the details of self-defense laws in New York. If you are facing...

If you have a shoplifting charge and it’s your first offense, you might wonder whether you will go to jail. This guide discusses what you can expect for a first-time shoplifting charge in New York City. If you have a...