If you invoke the Fifth Amendment, you are basically employing the Miranda Rights. Miranda Rights enable those taken into custody by police for questioning to remain silent. But why would you want to invoke these rights under the Fifth Amendment? For starters, speaking to police may somehow incriminate you in a crime, even if you…

The marijuana laws in New York are changing this year. Governor Andrew Cuomo, previously opposed to marijuana legalization, has shifted his stance. In essence, New York would be joining the growing list of recreational weed states. However, don’t get too excited yet. The state laws are not allowing free and clear use of the drug,…

Being arrested or held against your will without legal justification is one of the worst experiences that can happen to a citizen. If a police officer or any other individual unjustly detains you, you may be wondering if the act itself was lawful. This is commonly referred to as a false arrest. It’s important to…

Do you need a New York Grand Larceny lawyer to help you through your legal troubles? Grand Larceny consists of non-violent white-collar crimes with varying degrees of severity. If you were involved in the theft of property such as money, a debit/credit card, or a vehicle, the degree of Grand Larceny dictates your punishment. The…

Every university and college has a large number of policies that students, faculty, and staff have to follow while being enrolled or working for the institution. These policies often include rules on the conduct requirements for the institution. There are times when students may violate the codes of conduct expected by the school. Sometimes without…

If you’ve recently been charged with drug possession, then you’re probably wondering what your next step should be. Of course, contacting an experienced defense attorney is a top priority if you’re facing possession charges. In addition, there are a lot of elements to consider before you can pinpoint your most effective defense. For instance, what…

When someone thinks of the term “resisting arrest” they may visualize a person physically flailing their body around to avoid being handcuffed. We commonly get these images from various crime TV shows and films. It could be very easy to assume someone kicking and screaming during an arrest is indeed “resisting”. But, what other behaviors…

An Administrative Separation Boards hearing allows military personnel to defend themselves from losing their service job. Administrative separation is equivalent to firing a civilian from his or her job. Virtually all instances of administrative separation occur when a servicemember violates the terms of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.  There are many reasons a servicemember…

Almost everyone has been in a situation where they had a drink thanks to a social occasion and got into their car afterward to go home. For most people, it doesn’t seem like a big deal. They made it home fine without any incident. They weren’t pulled over or got into an accident. However, there…

Some of the biggest criminal trials of 2018 will go down in history as landmark cases. From murder to sexual assault and collusion, criminals filled local and national news headlines. With a variety of criminal proceedings occurring over the year, 2018 was anything but boring. For more information on some of the biggest criminal trials…