http://www.nycriminalattorneyblog.com/ Published by Stephen Bilkis & Associates en-us 2010-07-31T15:21:08-05:00 http://www.nycriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/07/forcible_touching_is_a_sex_cri.html The rate of sex crimes are increasing not only in New York, but also in the U.S. Accusations of these crimes cause a social stigma for the defendants, as well as serious legal consequences. A New York Sex Crime Lawyer... Suffolk County Stephen Bilkis 2010-07-31T15:21:08-05:00 http://www.nycriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/07/medicare_fraud_is_under_intens.html A New York Medicare Fraud Lawyer will tell you that the crime of Medicare Fraud is under scrutiny by the federal government like never before. It is reported that tens of billions dollars are fraudulently charged to the federal government... Staten Island Stephen Bilkis 2010-07-30T15:04:32-05:00 http://www.nycriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/07/new_york_speeding_ticket_lawye.html A New York Speeding Ticket Lawyer will tell you that dealing with a Speeding Ticket can be complicated. Each county in the State of New York has its own traffic courts and unique procedures for handling speeding tickets. In traffic... Queens Stephen Bilkis 2010-07-24T13:43:54-05:00 http://www.nycriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/07/new_york_felony_lawyer.html In the State of New York, a criminal offense is defined by the New York Penal Law, and can be considered a violation, Misdemeanor or a felony. A violation is punishable by up to 15 days in jail. A misdemeanor... NYC Stephen Bilkis 2010-07-23T16:11:24-05:00 http://www.nycriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/07/new_york_heroin_possession_law.html A New York Heroin Possession Lawyer will inform you that unfortunately, Heroin Possession is one of the most used drugs in New York. This drug takes a substantial toll not only on the users themselves, but on their families, surrounding... NY Stephen Bilkis 2010-07-22T16:08:59-05:00 http://www.nycriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/07/new_york_grand_larceny_lawyer.html Grand Larceny is defined as illegally taking the property of another. In New York State the property must be valued at over $1,000.00. This crime is governed by New York Penal Law Sections 155.30 through 155.42. There are four degrees... New York Criminal Stephen Bilkis 2010-07-21T16:07:36-05:00 http://www.nycriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/07/new_york_federal_criminal_lawy.html If you have been charged with a crime in the State of New York, you may not be aware that is possible to be in violation of not only New York State law, but Federal Criminal Law as well. If... New York City Stephen Bilkis 2010-07-20T16:06:10-05:00 http://www.nycriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/07/embezzlement_is_explained_and.html A New York Embezzlement Lawyer will explain to you that Embezzlement is defined as wrongfully misappropriating money or property that has been put in a person’s care but is rightfully owned by someone else. This crime is distinguished from Petite... Brooklyn Stephen Bilkis 2010-07-18T18:53:33-05:00 http://www.nycriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/07/dwi_is_the_subject_of_a_discus.html In New York, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is considered to be a Misdemeanor. This law is covered in the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, Section 1192. This section defines a DWI as any person driving while under the influence... Westchester County Stephen Bilkis 2010-07-17T18:49:05-05:00 http://www.nycriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/07/the_various_penalties_for_dwai.html If you have recently been charged with a DUI or DWAI, you probably are aware that the term DWAI means “driving while ability impaired.” This impairment can be a result of prescription medications (such as narcotics), or illegal drugs like... Nassau Stephen Bilkis 2010-07-15T18:44:46-05:00