The NY criminal defense attorneys at Saland Law PC are routinely contacted by or represent people charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon as it relates to switch blades and gravity knives. Individuals charged with this crime recognize very quickly that prosecutors in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx take…
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Trademark Counterfeiting: A Thriving “Business” & Your Criminal Defense
As NY criminal defense lawyers and former Manhattan prosecutors under Robert Morgenthau, the attorneys at Saland Law PC can tell you that the crime of Trademark Counterfeiting had and still has the attention of both the NYPD and prosecutors. In fact, earlier today 21 people where arrested for Trademark Counterfeiting…
New York Criminal Defense Update: New Crime of Assault on the Books
The NY criminal defense attorneys at Saland Law PC do their best to keep on top of the changes in criminal statutes and new court decisions regarding those statutes. When there is a new law or pertinent decision by the courts regarding any criminal law we do our best to…
NY Criminal Defense: Making Graffiti, Possession of Graffiti Instruments & Criminal Mischief Part I
The New York criminal defense attorneys at Saland Law PC know firsthand how the NYPD has been aggressively pursuing people accused of graffiti and graffiti related crimes. The NYPD’s Vandal Squad, based out of Brooklyn, is hell bent on cleaning up New York. While we can all agree that keeping…
Crime of Residential Mortgage Fraud: New York Penal Law Article 187 & Your Criminal Defense
The criminal offenses commonly referred to as White Collar and Fraud crimes recently added a new offense to their ranks. As of November 1, 2008, Residential Mortgage Fraud, pursuant to New York Penal Law Sections 187.05 (Fifth Degree), 187.10 (Fourth Degree), 187.15 (Third Degree), 187.20 (Second Degree) and 187.25 (First…
New York and NYC Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT): What is a DAT & Who is Eligible for a DAT
Every day in the courtrooms of NYC a defendant sits with his criminal defense attorney waiting to be arraigned on a Desk Appearance Ticket or DAT. The charge may relate to a Petit Larceny shoplifting, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance for possessing drugs, or even an Assault for a…
Criminal Defense & Credit Card Fraud: Forgery, Identity Theft and Other Criminal Offenses – Part II
Consult with your NY criminal defense attorney…credit card and check fraud in New York routinely involves an enormous spectrum of crimes including Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, Identity Theft, Falsifying Business Records and Grand Larceny. While these are only a few of the associated crimes in NY, your criminal…
NY Judge’s Threat of Jail Invalidates “Voluntary” Guilty Plea
In a legal decision unanimously rendered by the 2nd Department and to be published this Friday, appellate justices found that a NY Supreme Court judge’s threat of increased bail prior to a plea caused that plea to be entered involuntarily. Dr. Terry Grant, a Long Island dentist, was charged with…
Criminal Defense & Credit Card Fraud: Forgery, Identity Theft and Other Criminal Offenses – Part I
If you are accused of credit fraud in New York, be prepared to spend a significant time with your criminal defense attorney so he or she can outline the potential criminal charges and consequences you may face. The list of crimes is vast…Identity Theft, Forgery, Criminal Possession of a Forged…
End of an Era: Manhattan DA Robert Morgenthau Announces Retirement
According to many reports, Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau is not seeking re-election this fall as the chief prosecutor in NY County. Respected and admired by fellow prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys and members of the judiciary, Mr. Morgenthau has served as the District Attorney for 35 years. Prior to serving…