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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 A background check that reveals criminal charges can cause problems, from withdrawn job offers to denial of government...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,...

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...

Although the government aggressively prosecutes weapons offenses, you may be able to beat a PL 265.01 charge. This guide discusses the basics of the PL 265.01 charge and explores how you may be able to beat your charge. If...