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Manhattan prosecutors are attempting to carve away the sale of illegal knives by removing them from city stores, according to New York Criminal Lawyers.
Investigators bought unlawful knives, such as switchblades and gravity knives from 14 different locations, including several prominent chains in the New York area.
Some of the stores have already made an agreement to cease the sale of these knives, hand over their inventories to the authorities, and turn over any proceeds made from the sale of the knives – totaling about $1.9 million – to a public awareness campaign.
“What makes these knives so dangerous is the ease with which they can be concealed and brandished,” a district attorney reported. Videos of undercover officer work shown to New York Criminal Lawyers depicted some merchants openly demonstrating their illegal knives. One of these merchants even told an undercover customer, “I’m not supposed to show you this,” before taking out a folding knife, sources informed a New York Criminal Lawyer.
A New York District Attorney has noted about a third of the homicides in Manhattan involve knives. Many of the illegal blades have already been collected, and the authorities hope to effectively end their sale from otherwise legitimate storefronts.
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New York Criminal Lawyers are investigating a case in which a cross-dressing male prostitute stole $4,500 from a West Village eatery. The establishment is known for hosting a number of celebrities, according to police.
The 18-year-old prostitute, dressed in skirt and blouse, strolled into a Bank Street eatery, near Greenwich Street at 9:40 p.m. on June 2 and asked to use the restroom, sources told a New York Criminal Lawyer. The suspect then went to the manager’s office instead. The 18-year-old man, who has a long rap sheet which includes a number of arrests for prostitution, took an envelope full of cash from the manager’s office and fled the scene, sources said.
The co-owner and manager of the establishment did not learn that the money was missing until the end of the night, said a New York Criminal Lawyer. There was surveillance video available that displayed what had occurred and the footage was turned over to the police, who subsequently arrested the suspect. With the arrest of the suspect, the case is considered closed and no further action is deemed to be necessary. It is unknown whether the suspect has other similar charges to face.
If you or a loved one is suffering due to pending criminal charges, there is a New York Criminal Attorney ready to give you the aid you need. A New York Criminal Attorney will defend your cause and help resolve your case.

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A local publicist was able to avoid spending any time in prison after pleading for her sentence to be reduced to a fine, two years on probation, and 300 hours of community service, says New York Criminal Lawyer.

The woman reportedly hacked into two of her rival publicists’ cell phones and listened to their calls. She was able to hack the phones at least 337 times over the course of the last year. The woman had shared a former boyfriend with both of the victims, and may have used this connection to help her hack their accounts, reports a New York Criminal Lawyer.
Originally, the woman had been charged with listening in on the phone calls of at least two other women, but the District Attorney apparently only felt confident of conviction on the two victims that were cited in the case.

According to a New York Criminal Lawyer, if the accused had made an attempt to fight the charges in court she could have served as much as four years in prison. Her plea is seen by some as getting off too easy for her crimes. The young woman apparently used a ‘spoofcard’ to help her access the cell phone voicemails. She was able to listen and record messages at will. The ‘spoofcards’ are legal, but this type of usage is clearly illegal.

A New York Criminal Attorney is the right choice for those facing charges of a criminal nature. Prosecutors are relentless in their pursuit of justice, and your attorney should be as well. The highly experienced New York Criminal Attorneys will fight to the end to protect rights and ensure you receive a fair trial.

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Last year, a local man made the news by starting a raffle to give away a one million dollar home to the winner, tells a New York Criminal Lawyer. Each ticket was sold for $50, so as many can imagine, many tickets were sold in hope of winning the lakefront home.

According to a New York Criminal Attorney, complaints were made many months after the tickets went on sale when no winner was announced. Some believed that the man may have never intended to give the home away, but rather con all the buyers out of their money. As much as a few hundred thousand dollars may have been pocketed by the accused, who has since said that the raffle was cancelled.

The New York Criminal Lawyer said that the raffle had been repeatedly rescheduled, possibly in an attempt to confuse the ticket buyers or trick them into thinking that someone else had won. The website for the raffle stated one of the reasons for the cancellation is a misunderstanding of some laws associated with raffles. No one has received a refund for their ticket.

The local District Attorney is looking into the case to be sure that a crime was committed before charging the man. Those who bought a ticket and wish to take part in the case can access a general criminal complaint form at Nassau.org.

Criminal offense charges require the representation of a New York Criminal Attorney. These situations are difficult for everyone involved, and a New York Criminal Attorney is the professional solution.

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A New York Police commander is being sued for sexual discrimination by one of his former assistants, reports a New York Discrimination Lawyer. The commander stands accused of having an affair with his former Compstat assistant and part-time driver. To make matters worse, he has just admitted to having lied under oath. According to a New York Criminal Lawyer, he had previously denied the affair while under oath at a deposition.

After the commander found out that the city’s Law Department would no longer be representing him, his lawyer issued a statement that the accused wished to clarify his prior statement and that he had indeed had an affair with his former underling. The woman he is said to have had an affair with has not been named, as she is not the defendant in the case, but it is rather another officer saying that the commander discriminates against female police officers that he supervises.

The main form of discrimination appears to have come in the benefits bestowed upon his alleged mistress, how is said to have received additional overtime and the ability to make her own schedule. No word as of yet as to whether the commander will be charged for perjuring himself during his deposition, according to a New York Criminal Lawyer.

If you have been the victim of sexual discrimination, the best option available to you would be to enlist the services of a New York Discrimination Attorney. Discrimination in the workplace is not acceptable, and only an experienced New York Discrimination Attorney can fight for your right to a professional work environment.

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A young doctor was gunned down by an ex colleague earlier this week right in front of his pregnant wife, reports a New York Criminal Lawyer. The motivation for the crime appear to have been an argument from some years prior, when the doctor and his former colleague clashed over an oversight at the hospital. According to the New York Criminal Lawyer, the gunman had left his post in the intensive care unit at the hospital and could not be found for a number of hours. The victim confronted him, possibly even publicly, which may have caused him to lose his job.

The attack took place in front of the victim’s home at roughly 8 a.m. The gunman ambushed the doctor and fired about five or six times. He then opened fire on the victim’s pregnant wife, although he was not able to injure her. The couple’s toddler son was inside at the time and was unhurt. Neighbors did tell a New York Criminal Lawyer that they saw the gunman’s vehicle, but had assumed that it was simply a delivery vehicle. The gunman has been arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, and a firearms charge. He is currently being held on a $2 million bond.

If you are caught in the middle of a criminal matter, you will require the assistance of a New York Criminal Attorney. These are difficult situations that can affect the rest of your life. To ensure the best future possible, you should get a New York Criminal Attorney on your side.

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Several recent crimes have come to the attention of a New York Criminal Lawyer.
First, two alleged thieved are presently being sought after by police who wish to question them in connection with two recent robberies, one on March 12, the other only a few days later. Both times the suspects stole cash while brandishing a gun. No one appears to have been hurt during either attack.

Next, a man was just arrested for possession of illegal substances and counterfeit DVDs, as well as colliding with a female police officer while fleeing arrest. The man was said to be exchanging the DVDs for marijuana. Both were found on his person when arrested. The police officer was treated for a sprained ankle and wrist, say New York Criminal Lawyer.

A further crime was recently committed in Manhattan by a vagrant, who allegedly grabbed an eighteen year old woman from behind and raped her. The two had some previous acquaintance with each other, and the man has since been arrested. The New York Criminal Lawyer reports that the crime occurred last Friday.

A local thug was arrested the other day for threatening to kill his friend’s brother. He had allegedly taken a knife out of a bag and telling the victim that he was going to kill him. Police arrested the man shortly after and were able to recover the knife, says a New York Criminal Lawyer.

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A driver ran a red light and hit four 16-year-old girls crossing in a crosswalk, a New York Criminal Lawyer reports. The 26-year-old driver “hit all four of these young ladies with such force that he sent two of them flying onto the sidewalk and the other two were clinging for their lives on the hood of this car,” a police source related to a New York Criminal Lawyer.
The girls had been returning from an afterschool trip to the mall when they were hit by the Toyota. A 45-year-old contractor who witnessed the accident chased the hit-and-run driver down in his own car, for nearly a mile, eventually forcing the driver of the Toyota to stop. The contractor then held the suspect until police arrived.
A police detective said of the accident, “they’re screaming. They’re on the hood of the car. They’re bleeding. [The hit-and-run driver] does not stop.” The driver did stop at one point “to get them off his car, as you would some debris or a pile of now off the hood of your car,” the detective continued.
Though one girl required more than one hundred stitches to her head, according to a New York Criminal Lawyer, it is expected that all four girls will survive. With the help of a court-appointed attorney and interpreter, the driver pleaded not guilty to a number of misdemeanors, including reckless endangerment and assault.
Every story has two sides. If you are accused of a criminal action and want someone representing your side, a New York Criminal Attorney is ready to assist you. There is no better courtroom resource you can count on than a New York Criminal Attorney.

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During the recent terrorist scare in New York, U.S Department of Justice agents interrogated the suspected terrorist before reading him his Miranda rights. According to a New York Criminal Lawyer, there is an exception to the rule regarding Miranda rights that says government agents may interrogate a suspect without reading him his rights if there is an issue dealing with public safety. Because of the possibility that people could have been hurt, the agents did not have to read the man his rights.

It appears that agents may have been trained to seek answers before reading Miranda rights because of a case last Christmas where some believe that the reading of rights delayed government officials from getting to answers that could have saved lives, at least according to a New York Criminal Lawyer.

Some Congressmen have used the issue to bring up the idea that terrorists should be treated as military prisoners, in which case they do not enjoy the same rights and freedoms as citizens.

A New York Criminal Lawyer has said that the ability of federal agents saves lives, as they need to be able to save lives, while at the same time following rules that will enable them to later prosecute the suspect. If someone is arrested and questioned with having their Miranda rights read to them, there is a possibility that their charges can be dropped and they be freed, even if the case against them is strong.

A New York Criminal Attorney is the represenatation needed for alleged criminals. An experienced New York Criminal Attorney will ensure that your rights have been protected and get you fair trial.

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Last Thursday, at about 4 a.m. a Manhattan woman was the victim of a terrible crime. According to a New York Criminal Lawyer, the woman was in her apartment when a 24 year old man broke into her apartment while wielding a knife. The man proceeded to rape the woman, and then robbed her before leaving the scene. Fortunately, the alleged criminal was apprehended by police the next day.

Amongst the items the man stole were a cell phone, credit card, and the woman’s television, says a New York Criminal Lawyer. The victim lives in the Kips Bay area of Manhattan. The police did not give the New York Criminal Lawyer any details as to how the suspect was able to break into the woman’s apartment, or whether the two knew each other before the incident.

No doubt further word will be provided once the suspect is charged and sees trial. No word was given as to the state of the woman or whether or not she would receive any counseling.

A New York Criminal Attorney is available to assist those charged with a crime. These situations can be difficult and only an experienced and highly trained professional can help you reach the expected end you deserve. A New York Criminal Attorney is the only option for your future.

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A suspected terrorist detainee who had been held at Guantanamo Bay has requested that he no longer have his body searched before he enters a courtroom says a New York Criminal Lawyer. He argues that he was mistreated by the CIA while held at Guantanamo Bay, and every time he is searched it makes him flash back to the previous mistreatment he claims he received.

No official word has come down as to whether or not he was actually mistreated, but he has used the possibility to slow down the process of his trial, according to a New York Criminal Lawyer.

The detainee is presently the only prisoner from Guantanamo Bay to be tried in federal courts. A U.S. district judge has order a hearing into the claim, where the detainee would testify. Of course, in order to testify he would have to undergo a body search, which is the very thing he wants to avoid. One New York Criminal Lawyer has said that if the defendant does testify in open court it would be an unprecedented occasion for the public to hear and debate the treatment that prisoners received while being held on terrorist suspicions.

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On Cinco De Mayo, a small scuffle at a party turned into a huge fight. According to a New York Criminal Lawyer, the fight started between two women but quickly spread. The night had violence seemingly from start to finish, as a few smaller altercations had occurred earlier, but at about 12:30 a.m. a couple groups of partiers were leaving when the fight started.

To give a sense of scale, the fight eventually involved over 100 people, with many injured before all was said and done. The most serious injury appears to have been a local college student who was stabbed in his left side while arguing with a few people. A New York Criminal Lawyer said that the attacker came up behind the victim and stabbed him once.

The student is said to be expected to fully recover after a short stay in the hospital. The victim’s father told the New York Criminal Lawyer that his son had nothing to do with the fight. It was simply a huge melee that his son had the misfortune of being caught in the midst of it. The suspected attacker fled the scene, but was arrested shortly after by the police. No weapon has been recovered as of yet.

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A local student was arrested for flashing a BB gun at another student during an apparent argument at the student center of the Nassau Community College. The 20 year old Hyde Park resident was charged by police for menacing, say New York Criminal Lawyers.

The argument had looked to be escalating to a full fledged fight, and when the two students arguing went outside to settle their differences, the unarmed man brought his friends with him, which prompted the suspect to pull out a BB gun in a threatening fashion. Campus security was called to the East Garden City campus, and they detained the student until the police arrived to take him into custody.

The BB gun wielding student was suspended from school until a formal hearing can be held to determine whether or not he will be suspended. A school spokesman told a New York Criminal Lawyer that it was “inappropriate” for any student to bring a BB gun on campus, and he expressed relief that no one was hurt. The gun could have easily been mistaken for a more dangerous weapon and if police had seen him with it, the student could have been very gravely injured. The situation is believed by New York Criminal Lawyers to be most likely unrelated to recent racially motivated letters that were recently discovered at the school.

If you have been charged with any criminal offense, the best option available to you would be to enlist the services of a New York Criminal Attorney. Criminal charges are difficult to overcome, and only an experienced New York Criminal Attorney can give you the most positive outcome.

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Police are looking for a well-dressed robber who steals from jewelry stores in SoHo and the West Village, according to a NYC Criminal Lawyer. On June 9th at 11:50 a.m., the thief walked into a store on Thompson Street and asked to see the engagement rings.
After assessing the merchandise, he drew a gun on the storekeepers and collected about $4,000 in rings, said a New York Criminal Lawyer. The suspect is described as a man between 35 and 45 years old, with a medium skin complexion.
He struck again on June 23 at a jewelry store on MacDougal near Bleecker at 1 p.m., police sources told a New York Criminal Lawyer. On this occasion, the sharply-dressed suspect threatened the store employees with a knife and escaped with $7,400 worth of necklaces and silver bangles, according to a New York Criminal Lawyer.
As of now, the suspect remains uncaught, nor have there been any further jewelry store robberies by this particular suspect. No sign of the stolen property has been uncovered as of yet, either. New York Criminal Lawyers have been unable to ascertain any further information, but are closely watching the case for further developments.
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The news that the accused Times Square bomber was read his rights has restarted the controversy over whether terror suspects should be treated as enemy combatants or as criminals, according to a New York Criminal Lawyer.
“The Supreme Court has held there’s no constitutional obligation to give him Miranda rights,” Rep. Pete King (R-Long Island) told a NY Criminal Lawyer. He was referencing the right to remain silent and have legal representation. The alleged bomber, Faisal Shahzad, “should be interrogated as much as possible and we should get every last bit of information out of him,” Representative King continued.
According the White House, the Pakistan-born Shahzad was first interrogated by law enforcement and intelligence officials under what is known as a “ticking time bomb” exception to the Miranda laws. Only then was he offered Miranda rights. Sources in the administration tell New York Criminal Lawyers that Shahzad continued to cooperate, even after that.
King and others have charged that was not good enough and Shahzad requires more interrogation by intelligence agents.“If they [investigators] make a judgment that this was a terrorist act, then person should be turned over the military,” Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) told a New York Criminal Lawyer.
If you or a loved one becomes the subject of a criminal investigation, the first place you should turn is to a New York Criminal Attorney. The expertise of a New York Criminal Attorney will secure your rights and help you in your quest to gain a just outcome.

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The Albany bill that would have allowed alleged sex abuse victims to bring forth decades-old cases has been killed, but New York Criminal Lawyers have learned politicians and advocacy groups intend to bring it back again. The bill died recently when it was voted down by a State Senate committee.
Advocates for the bill felt they had the best chance since both houses and the Governor were Democrats, but the bill still did not pass the State Senate. It has passed the State Assembly three times.
“It is a sad commentary that opposing senators in the Codes Committee acted to derail that hope,” an Assemblywoman said to a New York Criminal Lawyer. “They acted instead to protect pedophiles who have raped and sodomized children by preventing the full Senate from debating this legislation.”
Prominent opponents to the bill state that the bill could have posed great financial harm to churches, school districts, and local governments. “This bill would have had catastrophic consequences for property taxpayers across the state with the expected flood of lawsuits against public school districts, counties, cities, and towns,” one of the bill’s major opponents told a New York Criminal Lawyer.
Both sides agree the bill is sure to return when the next session of the Assembly and Senate begins in January.
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A 50-year-old Bohemia man has been arrested after allegedy stealing money from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, according to a New York Criminal Lawyer. He used the routing and account numbers on a check that was written to fund a family trip to Hawaii for his sick son.
Suffolk police sources and the foundation itself told a New York Criminal Lawyer that the boy’s father used bank account information from Make-A-Wish to pay $1,500 in bills. He was arrested on suspicion of stealing the money.
New York Criminal Lawyers have learned the man was found driving with a stolen New York driver’s license, while under the influence of drugs when the police pulled him over. He also had in his possession a forged Suffolk County Parks permit and a handicapped parking permit that did not belong to him.
He was charged with numerous counts of criminal activity, including fourth-degree grand larceny, second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property and driving with his ability to drive impaired by drugs.
The purpose of Make-A-Wish Foundation is to grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. The alleged thief’s teenaged son has been diagnosed with a bone disorder. “Our system and our controls worked,” a representative of Make-A-Wish Foundation told a New York Criminal Lawyer. “We don’t want people not to support us. We are good stewards of their money.”
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The former North Hempstead deputy commissioner of parks and recreation has pleaded guilty to petty larceny. He was charged with stealing $620 in quarters from parking meters stored at the Port Washington Parking District Office, according to a Nassau County Criminal Lawyer. After entering his plea, the then-deputy commissioner subsequently resigned from his post, effective several days later.
A spokeswoman for the Nassau district attorney’s office told a New York Criminal Lawyer that the 58-year-old ex-deputy commissioner, resident of Mineola, will have to pay back the $620 stolen from the parking meters as a part of his sentence. Further details regarding the sentencing are pending the release of further information from the district attorney’s office.
Though the quarters went miss from the district office in 2006, the deputy commisioner was not arrested for the theft of the quarters until 2009, three years later. The reason for the long period of time between the actual crime and his arrest for the theft of the money is unknown at this time.
A box of quarters collected from parking meters disappeared from the Port Washington Parking District office in August of 2006, before they could be deposited. A few days later, the deputy commissioner deposited $620 in rolled quarters into his personal bank account, converted the money, and immediately withdrew it, said a New York Criminal Lawyer, in 2009.
Neither the former deputy commisioner nor his attorney could be reached for comment and any further details are currently unavailable, at least for the time being. The office of the district attorney also refused to comment further on the case.
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A thief got away with the theft of five precious Torah scrolls from a Brooklyn synagogue, authorities recently informed a Manhattan Criminal Lawyer.
Police believe the pilferer snuck in through a rear window of the Khal Yirei Hashem Synagogue in Borough Park and took hand written Hebrew scriptures worth approximately $30, 000 to $50,000 each, Manhattan Criminal Lawyers were told by local community leaders. They were unable to offer any further details at this time, as the investigation into the theft was still ongoing. It is remains unknown why the scrolls were stolen, or if the scrolls were even the original target of the theft.
Police do not believe the theft was a hate crime, but they are still investigating the case. As of yet, no suspects have been determined, nor has there been any sign of the stolen scrolls. New York Criminal Lawyers have unable to find any further information at this point, but will continue to investigate until the full story is uncovered.
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A woman of Sag Harbor was charged with driving while under the influence after crashing into a utility pole in Bridgehampton, police sources told a Long Island Criminal Lawyer. Both the driver and her two young children were injured in the crash.
The woman, 34, was charged with felony aggravated driving while intoxicated and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor, following the accident on Millstone Road. She pleaded not guilty, according to New York Criminal Lawyers, in Southampton Town Justice Court and was released on $5,000 bail.
Police sources informed Long Island Criminal Lawyers that the woman was driving a 2007 Land Rover south on Millstone Road in Bridgehampton when she lost control of the vehicle near Loper’s Path. The car rolled over the northbound lane and ran into a pole. The pole and two other poles fell into the road, spreading live wires over the road and closing the street for several hours.
Bridgehampton Fire Department Rescue workers took the woman and her children, ages 2 and 6, to Southampton Hospital, where they were treated and released, according to New York Criminal Lawyers. The children were placed with their grandparents by county Child Protective Services workers. The mother of the children could not be reached for comment.
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Two men attempted to rob a poker parlor in Manhattan. A New Jersey math teacher was one of the participants of the card game. The teacher’s wife said that her husband often played poker to relieve some of the stress he felt from raising a special needs son. The man’s son is 19 but requires a considerable amount of time reports a Brooklyn Criminal Lawyer.

The two men shot and killed the man during the foiled robbery attempt and much to the surprise of anyone; they are expected to be sentenced to 25 years to life. The sentencing is scheduled for June 22. The gambling den was in an underground facility report Brooklyn Criminal Lawyers. During the robbery the two men were able to take $20,000 in cash.

One of the men fired a sawed-ff shotgun in the room, which hit the 55-year schoolteacher. The man’s wife was extremely upset and indicated that she hated to wish anything on anybody but she felt that the men brought this on themselves. As the man’s wife spoke, she indicated that there is no winner in the case as her husband is gone regardless of what happens to the two men. New York Criminal Lawyers report that one of the men had already served eight years in prison for manslaughter.

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In the Bronx, Theft of Services [PL 165.15] is an everyday occurrence for which police make arrests. Theft of services can include a wide group of offenses that are Class A misdemeanors in which the suspect is accused of intentionally not paying for services received, or intended not to pay for them. If you have been accused of committing a Theft of Service offense and have been issued a desk appearance ticket or have been arrested, you can be hit with heavy fines and even jail time.
Theft of Services or so-called “Passive Theft” crimes are particularly difficult for small and independent businesses to absorb, and New York law enforcement agencies are dolling out stiff penalties to violators.
Billions of dollars are lost annually to Theft of Services crimes against hotels, taverns and restaurants, and other service businesses in the Bronx and all across the U.S. Losses to the cable television industry from cable TV theft are estimated in the billions of dollars annually.
Stealing Cable television is a common offense throughout the Bronx and all of New York State. People steal cable by purchasing illegal cable boxes or tapping into their neighbor’s source. Passive cable theft occurs when someone moves into a new office or home and takes advantage of the fact that the cable is working even though no one is paying for it. If you use it without notifying the cable company first, you can be charged with theft of services.

- Leaving a hotel with an unpaid tab or “Defrauding an Innkeeper” is a Theft of Services crime for which an offender can face large fines and jail time. A person can be charged with Defrauding an Innkeeper for including a larger number of people in a hotel room than management has permitted, or incurring additional costs that are left unpaid.

- “Dine-and-dash” or “drink-and-dash” crimes, which describe violators who skip out of a restaurant or bar without paying their tab can lead to arrest or being issued a desk appearance ticket which in essence carries the same legal weight as an arrest. Businesses and police are actively pursuing these offenders and will not hesitate to press charges.

- In the Bronx, Turnstile Jumping is an everyday occurrence and strict laws are in place to combat this activity. Transit Authority officials are not hesitant when it comes to charging offenders criminally for jumping a turnstile at a train station or subway.

- Since the problem reached intolerable rates in the early 1980’s, taxi drivers who are victims of a customer who skips out on their fare, a crime known as Taxi Fare Evasion, are allowed to participate in the offender’s prosecution. Many cab drivers will go after fare runners and will not hesitate to file charges. Fare runners face jail time and stiff fines for such an offense, also known as “gaining a financial advantage by deception.”
If you face Theft of Service charges or any other criminal charges including Petit Larceny, Grand Theft, Embezzlement, Shoplifting, Credit Card Fraud or other violations, a New York Criminal Lawyer can help.

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In New York City and across the United States, Hate Crimes are carried out with the intent of harming or intimidating a victim The Community Relations Service (CRS), an arm of the U.S. Department of Justice, is a specialized Federal conciliation service available to State and local officials to help resolve and prevent racial and ethnic conflict, violence and civil disorders. When governors, mayors, police chiefs, and school superintendents need help to defuse racial crises, they turn to CRS. CRS helps local officials and residents tailor locally defined resolutions when conflict and violence threaten community stability and well-being. CRS conciliators assist in identifying the sources of violence and conflict and utilizing specialized crisis management and violence reduction techniques which work best for each community. CRS has no law enforcement authority and does not impose solutions, investigate or prosecute cases, or assign blame or fault. CRS conciliators are required by law to conduct their activities in confidence, without publicity, and are prohibited from disclosing confidential information.

In 1997, CRS was involved in 135 hate crime cases that caused or intensified community racial and ethnic tensions. As authorized by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRS became involved only in those cases in which the criminal offender was motivated by the victim's race, color, or national origin. Of all hate crime incidents reported to the U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in 1996, 72 percent were motivated by the victim's race, color, or national origin.

Hate Crime
Hate crime is the violence of intolerance and bigotry, intended to hurt and intimidate someone because of their race, ethnicity, national origin, religious, sexual orientation, or disability. The purveyors of hate use explosives, arson, weapons, vandalism, physical violence, and verbal threats of violence to instill fear in their victims, leaving them vulnerable to more attacks and feeling alienated, helpless, suspicious and fearful. Others may become frustrated and angry if they believe the local government and other groups in the community will not protect them. When perpetrators of hate are not prosecuted as criminals and their acts not publicly condemned, their crimes can weaken even those communities with the healthiest race relations.

Of all crimes, hate crimes are most likely to create or exacerbate tensions, which can trigger larger community-wide racial conflict, civil disturbances, and even riots. Hate crimes put cities and towns at-risk of serious social and economic consequences. The immediate costs of racial conflicts and civil disturbances are police, fire, and medical personnel overtime, injury or death, business and residential property loss, and damage to vehicles and equipment. Long-term recovery is hindered by a decline in property values, which results in lower tax revenues, scarcity of funds for rebuilding, and increased insurance rates. Businesses and residents abandon these neighborhoods, leaving empty buildings to attract crime, and the quality of schools decline due to the loss of tax revenue. A municipality may have no choice but to cut services or raise taxes or leave the area in its post-riot condition until market forces of supply and demand rebuild the area.

Victims and Perpetrators
In 1996, the FBI received reports of 10,706 hate crimes from State and local law enforcement agencies, involving 11,039 victims, and 10,021 known perpetrators. The crimes included 12 murders, 10 forcible rapes, 1,444 aggravated assaults, 1,762 simple assaults, and 4,130 acts of intimidation.

Among the known perpetrators, 66 percent were white, and 20 percent were black say New York Criminal Lawyers. Some perpetrators commit hate crimes with their peers as a "thrill" or while under the influence of drugs or alcohol; some as a reaction against a perceived threat or to preserve their "turf'; and some who out of resentment over the growing economic power of a particular racial or ethnic group engage in scapegoating.

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In New York, the crime of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property is defined as a person knowingly possessing stolen property, with the intent to benefit himself (or another person), other than the rightful owner of the property, or to impede recovery of the stolen property of the owner. This crime is similar to Grand Larceny, and can be considered either a misdemeanor or felony. If you have been accused of this, or other theft crime, it is important to contact a New York Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Lawyer. Being convicted of this crime can result in jail time, significant fines, and probation.
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property is general covered in Section 165 of the New York Penal Law. There are five degrees of this crime, depending on the value of the property involved. The breakdown of this crime is as follows:

Section 165.40 Criminal Possession in the 5th Degree: Defendant knowingly possesses stolen property with the intent to benefit himself or someone else, other than the owner of the property, or impede recovery of the property by the rightful owner. This crime is an A misdemeanor, which is punishable by a maximum of one year in jail.

Section 165.45: Criminal Possession in the 4th Degree: Same as above but value of the property exceeds $1,000. This is a Class E felony. A felony is punishable by a minimum of one year in prison.

Section 165.50 Criminal Possession in the 3d Degree: Same as above but the property value exceeds $3,000.. This is considered a Class D felony.

Section 165.53 Criminal Possession in the 2nd Degree: Same as above but the value of the property exceeds $50,000. This is considered a Class C felony.

Section 165.52 Criminal Possession in the 1st Degree: Same as above, but property exceeds $1 million in value. The is a Class B felony.

It is important to obtain the advice of a qualified New York Criminal Possession of Stolen Property Lawyer, as these cases may become complicated. There is a legal presumption that when a defendant knowingly possesses an item of stolen property, it is presumed that it is being kept to benefit himself, or a person other than the owner. This goes a bit further in that it is presumed that if the defendant is in possession of the property shortly after the theft is committed, and they cannot explain why they have the item, or where the property came from, a negative inference can be made that they committed this crime. It is important to note that it is not a defense that the person who actually stole the property has not been identified, or that the defendant participated in the theft, or the larceny (theft) did not occur in the state.

It is important to obtain the counsel of a New York Criminal Lawyer to ensure that you are adequately defended, and that your rights are protected.

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The crime of Rape and its many variations are in the rise not only in New York, but nationwide. Statutory Rape is generally defined as an individual having sex with a victim that is under the age of consent. The age of consent varies from state to state, in New York the age of consent is 17 years old. Often a charge of Statutory Rape is brought by the parents of a minor child; however the state can bring charges as well, even if the parents do not. It is important to realize that even if a person has sex with someone under 17 who gives their consent; it is still considered Statutory Rape. Also know that being mistaken or unaware of the victim’s age is not a defense to this crime. If you have been accused of Statutory Rape, it is important to seek legal advice right away. The charge of Statutory Rape (even if it is not true), can have a very real and long lasting effect on the accused life. If you are convicted of this crime, you could receive a jail sentence, and the imposition of substantial fines, just to start. In addition to the public embarrassment these charges create, it is also possible that you would need to register as a sex offender. A skilled New York Statutory Rape Lawyer can make all the difference in how your matter proceeds.

The crime of Statutory Rape is defined in New York Penal Code Section 130. Which particular provision that will apply is dependent on the age of the victim, and the age of the defendant. There are three degrees of this offense. If the defendant is 21 years of age or older, and the victim is under 17 years of age, the crime would amount to 3d degree rape, which is classified as a Class A misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is punishable by up to a maximum of one year in jail. If the defendant is over the age of 18 and the victim is under the age of 15, the crime is classified as 2nd degree rape, which can be a Class B or Class D felony. A felony is punishable by anything over one year in prison. If the victim was under the age of 11 years old the crime is considered 1st degree rape, and is classified as a Class B felony.

If you have been charged with a Sex Crime, including Forcible Touching, Child Pornography, or Sexual Abuse, it is extremely important to contact a New York Statutory Rape Lawyer as soon as you can. Defending yourself in these matters can be very tricky, as it often boils down to your word against theirs. An experienced Brooklyn Criminal Lawyer can sort through the legal issues and formulate a defense strategy to protect your rights and obtain the best possible result. Being convicted of Statutory Rape can bring a host of life changing consequences for the defendant.

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Rape is defined as the sexual intercourse with another, without the victim’s consent. Date rape is a variation of this, where the defendant and the victim know each other. In rape cases, Date Rape is more common that you might think, it is reported that 70-80% of rape victims knew their offender. The accusation of rape is a serious matter, even if it is not true. It can damage the defendant’s reputation for years to come. A criminal conviction of rape can result in prison, fines, rehabilitation and possibly registering as a sex offender with the State of New York.

Date Rape is defined by the Rape statutes of the New York Penal Law, under sections 130.25, 130.30 and 130.35, depending on the degree committed. 1st degree Rape is defined as intercourse with another person, either by forcible compulsion, or if the victim cannot give consent (due to being physically helpless), or with a person that is under the age of 11 yrs. This crime is categorized as a Class B felony. 2nd degree Rape occurs when an individual over the age of 18 yrs. has sexual intercourse with someone 15yrs. old or younger, or has sex with an individual incapable of giving consent because of mental incapacity. This is a Class D felony. 3d degree Rape occurs when individual has sex with an individual that cannot give consent for another reason than being 17 years old or younger, or being over 21yrs. and having sex with someone younger than 17 yrs. or having sex without consent because the lack of consent is due to another factor other than incapacity. This is categorized as a Class E felony.

The crime of Date Rape can be complex given the pre-existing relationship of the parties. Consent can become a grey area in these types of cases, particularly if there was a pre-existing relationship between the parties. Often poor communication, misunderstood signals and even diminished capacity due to drugs or alcohol may be a factor. In fact Date Rape has received more media attention in the recent past due to the use of what has been called Date Rape drugs, Rohyponol and GHB. It is reported that nearly 1/3 of Date Rape cases involve drugs and/or alcohol. The District Attorney will try to convince the court that all the elements of Rape are present, beyond a reasonable doubt. It will be the job of your Bronx Criminal Lawyer to prove otherwise, and create reasonable doubt in the eyes of the court.

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A New York Sexual Abuse Lawyer will tell you that the crime of Sexual Abuse as well as other sex related offenses is on the rise in New York. Because of this, the District Attorney’s office is cracking down on sex offenders like never before. A conviction of Rape, Forcible Touching and Child Pornography amongst other offenses can have significant, life changing consequences for the defendant. A Sex Crime, depending on the particular charge, can be classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony. A conviction can lead to a jail sentence, fines, counseling, loss of reputation, and the requirement to register as a sex offender. The crime of Sexual Abuse is defined by New York Penal Code Section 130.55, 130.60 & 130.65. If you have accused of Sexual Abuse and/or other Sex Crime, it is recommended that you contact a New York Sexual Abuse Lawyer right away.

Sexual Abuse is defined as an individual having sexual contact with another without their consent. There are three degrees of this crime. In the first degree, the contact must be as a result of forcible compulsion, or where the victim is incapable of giving consent, or younger that 11 years old. This crime is classified as a D Felony, which would be punishable by a minimum of one year in prison. Sexual Abuse in the second degree is non-consensual sexual contact where the victim is incapable of consent for a reason other than their young age (17 yrs. or younger) or the victim is less that 14 yrs. old. This is categorized as a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum of one year in jail. This crime in the third degree is non-consensual sexual contact by on person against another. An affirmative defense to this crime would be that the victim’s lack of consent was because of their incapacity due to their age (17 yrs), the victim was at least 14 yrs. of age, and that the defendant was within 5 years of age of victim. This crime is classified as a Class B misdemeanor.

An experienced New York Sexual Abuse Lawyer will be invaluable if you have been accused of a Sexual Abuse. It will be the job of the District Attorney to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Your Westchester County Criminal Lawyer can raise defenses, and ask questions that can counter this and create reasonable doubt, preventing you from being convicted of the crime.

Being convicted of sexual abuse or other Sex Crime can have a lasting impact on your life. If you are in this situation it is important to take action and ensure that your rights are protected and you obtain the best result possible.

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