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Did you receive a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT)? Are you trying to decide whether you need a lawyer to get your Desk Appearance Ticket dismissed? This article discusses Desk Appearance Tickets and the advantages you gain if...
Fri 30 Dec, 2022
Criminal Defense
What Violates an Order of Protection in New York?
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...
Fri 23 Dec, 2022
Criminal Defense
Can Previous Convictions Be Used Against You in Court?
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...
Fri 02 Dec, 2022
Criminal Defense
Is it a Crime to Spank Your Child in New York?
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...