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How Would You Waive Your Right to an Appeal?
When an individual is charged with a criminal offense in New York City, he or she has certain legal rights afforded by state and federal laws. There are specific actions, however, which could lead to ...
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Search and Seizure Laws - Know Your Rights
Since everyone is innocent until proven guilty, investigators and prosecutors need evidence to land a conviction. To help them along in their job, the police often try to get as much physical evidence ...
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Do I Need to Hire a Lawyer for My DAT?
In New York State, the long arm of the law has gotten pretty creative at reaching out to potential offenders, especially in New York City where desk appearance tickets (DAT) are gaining in popularity. ...
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"Talkin Law" Debuts with Attorney Dan Hochheiser
In October 2014, a new radio program will debut on Blog Talk Radio Network. This radio program features our firm's New York City Criminal Defense Lawyer Dan Hochheiser. You can access the radio ...
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Do I Need to Hire a Lawyer for My DAT?
In New York State, the long arm of the law has gotten pretty creative at reaching out to potential offenders, especially in New York City where desk appearance tickets (DAT) are gaining in popularity. ...
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The Difference Between DWI & DWAI in New York
If you reside in the state of New York, it is possible for you to be charged with a number of different alcohol-related offenses. Among these include driving while intoxicated (DWI) , driving while ...
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Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
In the state of New York, lawmakers have decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana. If it was discovered that you were in possession of 25 grams or less, for example, you would be ...
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What are the Penalties for Refusing a Breathalyzer in NY?
Once you have obtained a valid driver's license in New York, you are automatically subject to the state's implied consent laws. This means that you are legally required to submit to a chemical ...
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Common Ways Mail Fraud Can Be Committed
One of the most common types of white collar crimes committed in the United States is mail fraud. The term mail fraud refers to any scheme carried out in a fraudulent manner with the intent of ...
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How Do I Defend Myself Against Cyber Crime Charges?
Cyber crimes are criminal offenses committed using a digital device, such as a computer, tablet or smart phone, or the internet. Some of the most well-known and publicized cyber crimes are identity ...
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New York Couple Convicted of Ponzi Scheme for $12 Million
A term named after a criminal from over a century ago has now become a way of describing a certain fraudulent act involving investments. A “Ponzi scheme” was coined after the man Charles ...
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What Constitutes a "Hate Crime" Under New York Law?
According to the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, a hate crime occurs whenever an individual commits a crime against another individual, property or group as a result of ...
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What If I Accidentally Downloaded Child Pornography?
If you are worried about facing charges of child pornography possession after accidently downloading an image or video onto your computer, a New York City criminal defense attorney from Hochheiser ...
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What Should I Do if Someone Accuses Me of Rape?
If you have been accused of rape, it is essential that you get immediate legal representation from a New York City criminal defense attorney. Rape is an extremely serious charge and is a felony ...
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Sexual Offenses Involving a Controlled Substance
New York state law is strict when it comes to sex crimes, especially when a controlled substance is involved. Sexual offenses, depending on their severity, can result in anywhere from 1-25 years in ...
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What Constitutes a "Hate Crime" Under New York Law?
According to the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, a hate crime occurs whenever an individual commits a crime against another individual, property or group as a result of ...
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What Should I Do if Someone Accuses Me of Rape?
If you have been accused of rape, it is essential that you get immediate legal representation from a New York City criminal defense attorney. Rape is an extremely serious charge and is a felony ...
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What Qualifies as Kidnapping in New York?
For many people, kidnapping is assumed to be a crime with the same penalties for every case. In fact, there are many different definitions and classifications of kidnapping, ranging in penalties if ...