In 1989, the Clery Act was passed in response to a college campus assault of a freshman by another student. Since then, colleges and universities are required to keep and disclose records of criminal activity committed on their campuses. In 2006 the “common application” came into use as a way to collect criminal history information…
In the state of New York, it is not possible to expunge your rap sheet. However, your Staten Island lawyer can help you to seal your record and prevent it from being seen by most parties. It is a lengthy process and you will need the help of a Staten Island lawyer to make…
A felony is considered a more serious crime than the many misdemeanors that are listed in New York law books. In most cases, a felony is a violent crime that can have punishments ranging from one year in prison to the death penalty, if the death penalty is in force. Being convicted of a…
When a Staten Island lawyer takes on a criminal case, their first thought may be to try and get a plea deal. Just as most civil cases end with a negotiated settlement, many criminal cases end with a plea bargain that means the case does not go to court. Plea bargains are used in…
The Internet has created a lot of different types of opportunities for different groups of people, and that includes criminals. As far as law enforcement is concerned, the Internet is still a new domain where criminals are trying desperately hard to stay ahead of the authorities when it comes to committing crimes. To get…
The kind of criminal defense attorney Staten Island residents rely on is one who recognizes the differences between a summons, desk appearance, and a full blown arrest. While you never want to get involved in any tangles with the law, you can help yourself out by understanding what these three legal tools are and…
The Constitutionality of any law always brings about heated debates and plenty of scathing statements from both sides. In the case of DNA sampling, it may be hard to believe but the law enforcement community is still wrestling with the best ways to handle certain situations. The 2009 case of Alonzo King created a…
When someone becomes the focus of a Medicaid investigation, their first act should be to hire a good Staten Island lawyer. The kind of criminal defense attorney Staten Island residents rely on can help people prepare for such an investigation and understand their rights. If you were wondering what triggered the investigation, it helps…
Domestic violence is a term that is used when family members commit crimes of violence upon each other. It can also be used in instances where a couple is formally married, has a child in common, or has a child in common but does not live together. New York takes domestic violence charges very…
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees a speedy trial by an impartial jury to every American who is arrested. Each state has their own procedures for putting on trials, but every state must abide by the Constitution and its amendments. There is not stated timeline that must be followed when it…