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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...

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...