Robbery in the First Degree is one of the most serious and violent crimes in the New York Penal Law handled by both prosecutors and New York criminal lawyers. In fact, if you threaten the use of force to take property and you possess a firearm or gun, then your…
The New York criminal defense lawyers at Saland Law PC, a New York City criminal defense firm founded by two former Manhattan prosecutors, recently drafted a criminal law information page for the crimes of Unlawful Imprisonment in the First Degree (New York Penal Law 135.10) and Unlawful Imprisonment in the…
Regardless of the degree, Burglary in New York (NY Penal Law sections 140.20, 140.25 and 140.30) requires that at the time you unlawfully enter or remain in a building you also have a simultaneous intent to commit a particular crime. Well, not really…This entry deals with the question of what…
As I have noted in earlier entries, a misdemeanor Assault in the Third Degree (New York Penal Law 120.00) can be “bumped up” to a felony Assault in the Second Degree (New York Penal Law 120.05(2)) if the alleged perpetrator uses a “dangerous instrument.” As a New York criminal defense…
It is unquestionably the best outcome or as close as one can get. Saland Law PC, a Manhattan based criminal defense firm founded by two New York criminal defense attorneys and former Manhattan prosecutors, obtained a dismissal of all charges against a client accused of Assault in the Third Degree…
In non legal terms, it is very easy to look at Burglary in New York (New York Penal Law sections 140.20, 140.25 and 140.30) as trespassing in a building that you entered or remained in with the purpose or goal of committing any type of crime. Although there are significant…
Any crime or offense in New York where violence is perceived or carried out is a serious offense. Experienced New York criminal defense lawyers who handle violent felonies and misdemeanors often represent clients in Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Assault cases. Not seen as often, but potentially as serious,…
Saland Law PC, a New York criminal defense firm founded by two former Manhattan prosecutors, is pleased to announce the completion of the Burglary (NY Penal Law 140.20, 140.25 and 140.30) and Robbery (New York Penal Law 160.05, 160.10 and 160.15) information pages. Although no substitute for an in depth…
One of the most common crimes prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys in New York (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and beyond) is the offense of Assault in the Third Degree pursuant to New York Penal Law 120.00. When one is accused of Assault in the Third Degree, the prosecution must set…
New York State requires under certain circumstances that specific injuries or wounds must be reported to the police. In fact, pursuant to New York Penal Law section 265.25, failure to report certain wounds by individuals such as an attending or treating physician (mandated reporters) is an “A” misdemeanor punishable by…