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Criminal charges can be dropped after an indictment. Of course, an indictment is never a good development for a defendant’s case. However, cases can still routinely be dismissed after a case is indicted. This article...

If you are facing a PL 240.26 harassment charge, your lawyer may be able to get your charges dropped. That’s right. PL 240.26 harassment charges are usually linked with more serious charges, like assault. When harassment is...

If the police searched your car, they probably didn’t have warrant. Naturally, the question becomes whether the police violated your rights by searching your car without a warrant. Unfortunately, the answer—like the...

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 A background check that reveals criminal charges can cause problems, from withdrawn job offers to denial of government...