A man convicted of murder by a Bronx jury will go free because prosecutors took too long to get his case to trial, a panel of state appeals court judges ruled.   Mark McDonald, 43, waited six years to be tried in Bronx Supreme Court in the January 2011 fatal shooting of AngashaSharras, 29, in…

When facing larceny or robbery charges, there are quite a few similarities. It can be difficult to understand the consequences that comes with a conviction. The distinguishing element that separates the two crimes is the added use of force of any kind. Passive stealing without threats, violence, or injuring someone not involved in the crime,…

If you’ve ever been convicted of a crime, it may be in your best interest to have your record sealed. People with convictions on their record will have a hard time applying for anything that involves a criminal background check. Many individuals convicted of crimes are completely unaware that they can have a record sealed….

If you’ve been charged with cybercrime in New York, it’s important to understand what it means. Cybercrime is a term that includes a variety of different offenses. The main thing you need to know about cybercrime is that it’s a crime that takes place online. If a computer and a network were involved in your…

People will often wonder if it’s wise to represent themselves in a criminal case. The U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to represent ourselves in a court of law. There are a variety of reasons why someone would lean in this direction. You might feel as though your case is straightforward. You may think a lawyer…

This is a very common question that most people have. Do I really need an attorney if this is only my first DUI offense? The quick answer to that question is, it depends. Some will say that because DUI offenses are common and straightforward, you don’t necessarily need an attorney to handle your case. However,…

There’s no question that the relationship between a client and their attorney is a special one. Both the client and the attorney need to commit to a certain level of trust. There needs to be clear and honest communication. The attorney needs to have availability and accessibility. The client needs to be open to expressing…

Enduring an arrest for any reason is stressful. However, having an arrest record for a DUI is particularly stressful. One reason is that it usually accounts for a person’s first arrest. The implications, consequences, and outcome of a DUI arrest and can case weigh heavy on a person’s mind. Being stressed is only going to…

Manslaughter and homicide are legal terms that describe severe criminal charges that involve the death of a person. However, they’re often misused and misunderstood. First-degree murder is the most severe criminal charge because it involves a premeditated act. Manslaughter charges or criminally negligent homicide charges fall into different legal categories because of the role of…