NYC Criminal Defense Lawyers

Defending Against Precious Metals Fraud Charges Gold, silver, and other precious metals are considered commodities, and regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). It's a federal agency which handles regulating markets that pertain…

New York's food stamp program New York's food stamp program is called the New York State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The program issues benefit cards to residents of New York who need help…

Harboring an Undocumented Immigrant: A Federal Offense With the change in federal immigration policies following the 2016 national election, the offense of harboring an undocumented immigrant may assume greater significance in the near future.…

In general, child support cases are heard in New York Family Court. The New York City Bar Association says that in child support matters, a judge and a lawyer for one or both parents…

Marijuana Possession and Trafficking Lawyers: Understanding the Consequences and Defense Strategies Drug charges are always serious regardless of the type of drug being used as evidence in the prosecution. While marijuana is being slowly…

Liens and Bankruptcy If you currently have any judgment liens against your car or home, there’s a good chance you can eliminate those liens by filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, otherwise known as lien avoidance.…

Understanding Robbery: Definitions and Consequences Most people think of robbery as taking money or property from someone else. They sometimes consider robbery involving a weapon of some kind. If a weapon is used, then…

Protecting Families Against Child Endangerment Allegations in New York City Few accusations strike more fear in the hearts of parents than claims they endangered the welfare of a child. Even incidents arising from innocent…

Understanding Wire Fraud in the United States The United States Penal Code defines wire fraud as “Financial fraud involving the use of telecommunications or information technology,” and it’s a white collar crime in every…

How to Hire the Best Criminal Lawyer for You in Brooklyn If you have been charged with engaging in criminal activity, it’s important to consult a competent defense lawyer who specializes in criminal cases,…