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Being arrested for shoplifting in New York City can be frightening—especially if it’s your first offense and you’ve never been in trouble with the law before. You might be worried about jail time, having a permanent...

Getting arrested at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) is a high‑stress experience. Agents from agencies like the Port Authority Police, CBP, TSA, and the NYPD are involved. If you’ve been arrested or charged at JFK, you’re...

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...