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If you have been charged with a crime in NYC, you likely want to hire the best NYC criminal lawyer to handle your case. After all, the stakes of a criminal case are very high. Your freedom, record, and reputation are on the...

Hearsay is a legal term that is often used by lawyers and non-lawyers in various contexts, but many people (even lawyers!) don’t actually know the definition of hearsay. Hearsay is an important concept in law because...

If you are charged with a crime and have a prior criminal conviction, the outcome of your current case can be affected in some ways by your previous conviction.  Sentencing Discretionary Effects If you have a criminal...

The defense does not have to prove anything. The prosecution always has the burden to prove their case, and they must prove every element of the charge beyond a reasonable doubt. If the prosecution is unable to prove every...