Being charged with drunk driving can be a frightening experience. You may wonder whether you will be able to keep your driver's license. You may also be facing fines or even jail time, depending on the circumstances. When this happens, it is important to know your rights.
Five Saks Fifth Avenue employees accused of theft
Many people in New York and across the nation hit New York City's downtown department stores when shopping, particularly for luxury items. However, recently five employees of midtown's Saks Fifth Avenue store have been accused of grand larceny, identity theft and other crimes after allegedly stealing customers' credit card numbers and using them to purchase luxury items that were later sold on the black market.
When can a warrantless arrest be made in New York?
In a previous post, we discussed the requirements that must be met for an officer to obtain an arrest warrant. In general, a police officer must obtain a warrant in order to arrest a person for an alleged crime. However, one might wonder whether there are times when a police officer can arrest a person without first obtaining a warrant?
Three New City men accused of drug offenses
Drug crimes in New City, New York, are taken seriously. They can range from misdemeanors to felonies, depending on the type of drug activity suspected, as well as the alleged drugs confiscated. Therefore, it is important for those accused of drug offenses to fight the charges against them.
Selecting jurors in a New York criminal trial
When it comes to selecting a jury for a criminal trial, there are times during the general questioning of jurors in which either the prosecution or the defense objects to a particular juror. However, under New York law, these objections -- also known as challenges for cause -- can only be made for certain reasons.
