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Juvenile Crimes, Delinquency & Youthful Offender Proceedings: Raise the Age Law
In 2017, the state of New York raised the age of juveniles being tried as adults for non-violent crimes. The age was raised to 18, and by October of 2019, the state stopped prosecuting all 16 and 17-year-old children as adults. Instead, they pushed for these juveniles to receive proper treatment and interventions necessary based […]
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Juvenile Crimes, Delinquency & Youthful Offender Proceedings: Misdemeanors & Felonies While it is a normal procedure for criminal offenses by children aged 16 and under to be handled in a New York Family court, there are exceptions to this rule. Children as young as ages 13-15 can face a more serious judicial setting than a […]
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A felony is a serious crime that carries the potential for prison time and loss of certain civil rights. Persons charged with a felony should be aware of the potential consequences. There may be defenses available to challenge the felony charge, so you should consult with an attorney about your options. Felonies carry certain minimum […]
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Theft Crime: Harm in Sentencing Embezzlement is a crime with many varied ingredients. In general, it refers to the act of taking things from an organization or company. Those who have been the victim of this crime or may be accused of it should consult with legal authorities. A good lawyer can help them understand […]
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Family Offenses Under the NY Family Court Act In the state of New York, it’s common for people to mix up juvenile delinquency cases with family offenses cases. Family offenses and juvenile delinquency are considered very different areas of the law in practice, but they are both types of law that are about halfway between […]
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New York State Asset Forfeiture The state of New York is one of the largest jurisdictions in the country. As such, many thousands of cases are heard in this district in this community each year. Certain laws only apply to this area. If you facing the possibility of New York state asset forfeiture, it helps […]
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Theft Crime: Actual Loss v Intended Loss There are many different types of theft crimes as per the law throughout the United States. One involves actual loss versus intended loss. It’s important to understand what this means. Intent is one component of a theft crime, but it cannot be the only one. The actual action […]
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Theft Crime: Departure Considerations There are many different theft crimes outlined on both a state and federal level. Many of these crimes also have degrees of severity which are also outlined in the statutes. There may be sentencing guidelines regarding the minimum and maximum penalties that a person can face when they’re convicted of this […]
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Theft Crime: Embezzlement Sentencing Considerations In New York When federal agents and prosecutors pursue charges of embezzlement, they approach the case with the intent of seeking the harshest possible penalties. In most situations, this will involve convincing a jury to recommend penalties of $250,000 fines and prison sentences of as much as 20 years. When […]
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Drug Crimes Lawyers: Marijuana Possession Millions of Americans smoke marijuana on a regular basis. They do so either for recreation or medical purposes. Laws surrounding marijuana possession have been easing up in recent years. This trend has led many people to worry less about smoking or owning marijuana in a way that may be apparent […]
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Theft is the act of depriving another person of their property. The best thing that you can do if you are facing theft charges is to hire an attorney. You can also be charged with theft if you attempt to deprive someone of their property. Your attorney can help you gather the evidence that you […]
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There are dozens of different theft crimes that are outlined on both the state and federal level. Within these crimes, there are different degrees of severity that carry different potential sentences. In the United States, the prosecution has to prove that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. They must do this by creating […]
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Multiple theft crimes are classified at both the federal and state levels as being a type of misconduct. Misconduct occurs when an individual abuses their position of power, access, or trust in order to commit a crime. The misconduct always has an adverse impact on the case of person accused, especially if that person betrayed […]
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In embezzlement cases throughout the United States that are tried on a state or federal level, loss is a term used in theft crimes. It describes the value of property or money that was lost in the theft. The higher the theft, the higher the amount of loss. The higher the loss, the more damage […]
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Theft Crime: Mandatory Minimum Sentencing A mandatory minimum sentence is a sentence that is mandated by law. When a crime is defined in federal or state guidelines, there are different degrees of severity outlined. Depending on the degree of severity and the surrounding circumstances, there are different ranges of potential punishments. The minimum sentence is […]
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Mitigating circumstances is a type of strategy used in legal defense. It can be a vital component of the defense for criminal theft charges. While there are sentencing guidelines written down in federal and state legislature, the defendant’s fate is ultimately in the hands of the prosecution and the judge. The more selfish, unfavorable, and […]
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Domestic Violence Crimes: The Arrest Process It’s difficult to acknowledge this reality when you’ve been accused of a crime, but New York is a “Mandatory Arrest” state. In cases involving Domestic Violence (DV), people who have been accused of the crime must be arrested, and it’s all based on the Domestic Incident Report (DIR) that […]
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Federal Prostitution Offenses, Including Unlicensed Massage and Escort Services News headlines these days are filled with stories about federal law enforcement agencies becoming involved in prostitution cases that are traditionally handled by local police departments, and this has a lot to do with the widespread use of internet communications. In October 2019, for example, visitors […]
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Best Defenses for Theft Crimes in New York Anyone charged with theft in New York needs a proper defense when they appear in court. Without a defense to the crime, expect a conviction and the worst possible outcome, especially if it isn’t your first theft charge or if you have a lengthy criminal record. Theft […]
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As any seasoned defense attorney will tell you, accusations of domestic violence constitute some of the most difficult and confusing cases in the criminal justice system. Fortunately, the right legal counselor can help individuals who have been accused of domestic violence put their best foot forward in any court proceedings that may occur. How Attorneys […]
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After being charged as a juvenile delinquent, there are a few questions that you might have. If the person who has been charged is a child or relative, then you might not understand exactly what could happen in court after the charges have been filed and during the sentencing process. Most juvenile cases are treated […]
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