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Many people who face criminal charges also struggle with substance abuse issues. Oftentimes, a criminal defendant gets involved with illegal activity solely because of his or her drug addiction.  Also, a person suffering...

In New York, you can legally punch a person who punched you first only if you reasonably believe that doing so is necessary to defend yourself from imminent unlawful force. In other words, you cannot legally punch a person...

New York City Administrative Code outlaws the possession of airsoft guns, BB guns, and other air guns in New York City if you do not have the appropriate licensing. That section of the administrative code, 10-131(b), reads:...

Many people who receive a desk appearance ticket (DAT) have never been in trouble with the law before, so they often have lots of questions about what will happen when they go to court — including whether they need to...

People charged with certain offenses must abide by a temporary order of protection while their cases are pending, and they may have to abide by a final order of protection if they are convicted.  The consequences of...