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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...

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 amount of jail time for drug possession in New York will depend on how much drugs you possessed and whether you have a criminal record. I’m going to go through common drug charges and discuss how long you go to jail for...

If you are facing criminal charges in New York City, your lawyer may be able to get your case dismissed. You may be able to beat your case for a variety of reasons. Your case could be dismissed because you are provably...

Although spanking and other forms of corporal punishment used to discipline children are less common than they used to be, some parents still choose corporal punishment for their children. Parents may wonder whether they can...