Petit Larceny – Penal Law § 155.25 Petit Larceny is the unlawful taking of property valued at no more than $1,000, this is the lowest level larceny crime in New York. As a class A misdemeanor, punishment for a conviction can be up to one year in jail, along with fines and a surcharge. Typically, …
According to New York Vehicle & Traffic Law Section 1212, Reckless Driving is more than a mere traffic infraction, it is a misdemeanor offense. If an individual is convicted of Reckless Driving it will go on his/her criminal record. Reckless Driving is defined as “driving or using any motor vehicle … in a manner which …
On August 24, 2019 New York’s Red Flag Gun Protection Law (also called the extreme risk protection order law) went into effect. Under this law, a petitioner may ask a court to issue an extreme risk protection order (ERPO), which would prevent an individual (the respondent) from possessing or purchasing firearms for a period of …
Cold cases have long mystified law enforcement officers and have always captivated members of the public who want to know just how there are so many violent crimes that go unsolved and ultimately unpunished. There are hundreds upon thousands of cases across the country have been left unfinished across the country, but law enforcement officials …
When a person dies of a drug overdose in New York, the dealers or traffickers who supplied the drugs involved may face drug charges, but are generally not held legally responsible for the person’s death. This could change if Laree’s Law, which has already passed the Senate, passes the New York Assembly. Laree’s Law would …
Following in the steps of 10 other states that have made moves to legalize recreational use of marijuana, New York State now has a bill in the Senate Finance Committee that would legalize marijuana for adults over the age of 21. The bill would also establish an office that would oversee both recreational and medical …
Based on your body weight and the speed at which you consume alcohol, you can calculate how many drinks it will take to make driving inadvisable. Given the harsh penalties for DWI in the state of New York, your decision to drink and drive could have life-changing consequences. The importance of your BAC Blood alcohol …
Imagine you’re in the middle of a contentious divorce and now your soon-to-be ex has done the unthinkable. He’s trying to take your parental rights away and assume full custody of your children. If he succeeds, your children will live with him full-time, and you might only get to see them for a handful of …
Divorce is one of the most difficult life events people go through, and it is not unusual for people to prefer that details of the divorce be kept private. However, keeping things private these days can be very difficult because of how easy it is for people to find information online or through their various …
Maintaining a meaningful and stable relationship with your children after you get divorced can be very difficult for parents. This is particularly true if your ex wants to move away with your children. However, before you assume that you are going to lose your children, you need to understand that in accordance with New York …