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Vandalism is a common offense for which people can face arrest in New York, whether it involves damaging someone’s property or spray painting a building. Understanding why people may engage in this activity and what the potential consequences are can help readers...
When you face criminal charges in New York, you have certain rights guaranteed to you under the U.S. Constitution. Specifically, the 14th Amendment and the right to due process. This basically means that legal authorities will uphold your rights when pursuing you for...
Arson is considered a very serious crime, with most states categorizing it as a felony offense. Not only can it destroy property, it can also take lives in the process. Justia.com explains the different elements of arson and how perpetrators of this crime are usually...
Applying the term “criminal mischief” to a charge may seem to suddenly make an offense extremely open-ended (after all, all criminal activity could be considered mischief). Thus, if you have been charged with it, it may be worth your while to understand the exact...
If you face New York robbery, theft or burglary charges, possibly you do not know the differences between these property crimes or understand why law enforcement officers charged you with one instead of another. FindLaw explains that while theft, robbery and burglary...
Any violation of the law in New York tends to carry extreme consequences for the perpetrator if it leads to a conviction. However, we often see our clients initially underestimating just how much a criminal conviction might affect their futures. At Villarini &...
Some New York residents may think that graffiti is not a big deal. They may not realize, though, that this is considered vandalism. Vandalism can come in many forms and it is important for people to recognize this, as well as understand the consequences of these acts....