Criminal Law

Despite the fact that grand larceny is one of the most regularly committed ‘White Collar’ crimes in New York City and across the US, a ton of individuals are unaware of what it is or the consequences of committing it. Well, we’ll explain the various degrees of grand larceny, give Continue Reading

Probation for a felony offense is considered severe. This page discusses the rules, terms, conditions, and violation laws of felony probation in the United States. Continue reading to learn more about probation violation and guidelines to felony probation rules. What Is Felony Probation? In certain felony situations, felony probation is Continue Reading

Is misdemeanor probation equivalent to felony probation? Yes, for the most part. Probation does not change just because an individual had a prior felony or misdemeanor conviction. However, there are several rules that may apply to a more serious charge.This blog post was written for people who are on probation. Continue Reading

A passport is required for travel outside of the United States. If a person has a felony conviction in the US, it may affect his or her ability to obtain a passport, which is required to leave the country. It is crucial to note, however, that a felony record does Continue Reading

Burglary is defined as entering a building, residence, or other structure with the purpose to conduct theft or a felony offense once inside under California Penal Code Section 459.The specifics of your case will determine how you will be charged if you are suspected of burglary. Let’s look at when Continue Reading

Manslaughter is an illegal killing that does not require malice aforethought—intent to seriously damage or kill or an extreme, reckless disregard for life. Because there is no premeditated malice, manslaughter has less moral responsibility than first- or second-degree murder. (However, others contend that some cases of felony murder, a type Continue Reading

If you desperately wish to find out how to get charges dropped before the court date, then you are in luck. This post covers every single detail from factors that may affect getting charges dropped before the court date to the processes involved and basically all you should know. Overview: Continue Reading

Rape is a criminal offense in Washington that encompasses any act of sexual intercourse without a person’s consent. Rape occurs when an act is committed with the use of force, the threat of force, or the use of a position of authority over a person, a person’s disability, or a Continue Reading

A corporal injury can be a component of a violent crime such as assault or battery. Corporal Injury to a spouse or cohabitant is a component of domestic violence crime in California (Penal Code 273.5 PC). The imposition of corporal injury elevates the charge above that of simple domestic battery.Most Continue Reading

Sex crimes are defined and punished differently in each state. Your state’s laws may refer to rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, or other terminologies such as sexual abuse, unlawful sexual behavior, or criminal sexual conduct, depending on where you live. Many of these terms are used interchangeably, but they have Continue Reading