Being charged with a white-collar crime in New York can tarnish your reputation in your workplace and community for years to come, even if you are found "not guilty." No one deserves to be portrayed as guilty before the outcome of the case is known. However, when it comes to white-collar crimes, people will often jump to conclusions without knowing the facts.
New York criminal trial process: a brief overview
Being charged with a crime can be a frightening experience. After all, many people in New York do not have experience with the judicial system before having to face a courtroom. All of this could make going through a criminal trial incredibly stressful, especially if the accused is not guilty of the charges against them. For these reasons, it is important to have a basic understanding of the criminal trial process.
New York woman accused of stealing $3,000 from town
A recent post here discussed the differences between various theft crimes. This information is important, especially in light of a recent story about a woman who is being charged with larceny in the third degree.
Woman accused of drunk driving after being struck by motorcycle
Accusations of driving while intoxicated can come with serious repercussions in New York, if one is convicted that could affect the accused for months or years to come. That is why it is important to understand these types of charges, so one can wage a defense against them.
New York law on larceny, robbery and theft
Many New Yorkers have heard "larceny," "robbery" and "theft" used interchangeably, but these terms aren't exactly the same. Traditionally, larceny was considered a type of theft, and some states still consider the two crimes to be separate. New York mostly combines both types of property crimes under the name larceny.
