Brooklyn Criminal Defense Blog
Posted on Feb 20, 2012 By Michael Redenburg
A recent initiative operated by the New York City Police Department's civil enforcement unit, "Operation Losing Proposition," has resulted in numerous arrests in Brooklyn and Queens . ...
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Posted on Jan 15, 2012 By Michael Redenburg
Most people would assume that in order to be found guilty of DWI , Driving While Intoxicated, the person so charged would have to be "driving" a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated state; however, ...
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Posted on Jan 12, 2012 By Michael Redenburg
In early 2011, The Court of Appeals of New York stated that attempted stalking in the third degree is a legally cognizable offense , People v. Aponte , 16 N.Y.3d 106, 94 N.E.2d 204, 918 N.Y.S.2d 766. ...
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Posted on Jun 15, 2011 By Michael Redenburg
In New York State, an on-premise liquor license is required for a restaurant or bar to sell alcoholic beverages to the public who patronize such an establishment. Subdivision 1 of section 65 of the ...
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Posted on May 1, 2011 By Michael Redenburg
Sephora, Macys, Century21 and other retail stores are known to employ security guards, also commonly referred to as loss prevention associates, to monitor for shoppers who attempt to remove items from ...
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Posted on Mar 27, 2011 By Michael Redenburg
PL155.35 reads: A person is guilty of grand larceny in the third degree when he steals property and when the value of the property exceeds three thousand dollars. Grand larceny in the third degree is ...
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Posted on Mar 14, 2011 By Michael Redenburg
Penal Law §155.25, Petit Larceny states that a person is guilty of petit larceny when he steals property. Penal Law §155.15 (1) provides that "[i]n any prosecution for larceny committed by trespassory ...
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Posted on Mar 9, 2011 By Michael Redenburg
Reckless Endangerment may be charged as either an A Misdemeanor or a D Felony, depending on the circumstances in New York. Penal Law 120.20, Reckless Endangerment in the 2nd Degree states that a ...
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Posted on Mar 2, 2011 By Michael Redenburg
Menacing charges can range from a Class E Felony, the most serious menacing charge, to a Class B Misdemeanor. Menacing in the first degree, Penal Law 120.13 states that a person is guilty of menacing ...
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Posted on Feb 26, 2011 By Michael Redenburg
In the city courts throughout the five boroughs, the charge of gang assault is becoming increasingly more common. Gang Assault charges, NY Penal Law 120.06 and PL120.07 are both serious felonies. Gang ...
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Posted on Dec 27, 2010 By Michael Redenburg
If you are facing criminal charges relating to a domestic violence incident, you should immediately contact a domestic violence attorney to represent your interests. Neither cohabitation nor a current ...
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Posted on Nov 21, 2010 By Michael Redenburg
As of August 15, 2010, an individual who is convicted of, or otherwise pleads guilty to DWI , VTL 1192(2), VTL 1192(3) or Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, VTL 1192(2-a), will be required to ...
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Posted on Nov 21, 2010 By Michael Redenburg
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing, also referred to as genetic fingerprinting, is a powerful technology used by prosecutors to identify criminal suspects and may be used in robbery , attempted ...
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Posted on Oct 28, 2010 By Michael Redenburg
Sex Crimes Charges are very serious crimes and one can find themself charged with such a crime based solely on another's mere accusation; and without objective proof. In fact, an accusation that one ...
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Posted on Sep 24, 2010 By Michael Redenburg
If you are unlucky enough to be stopped by the police while operating a motor vehicle in New York with a suspended or revoked license , chances are you will be arrested; brought to the local police ...
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Posted on Sep 3, 2010 By Michael Redenburg
Assault, broadly defined, is when one person intentionally causes physical injury to another. Assault charges can range from a Class A Misdemeanor, PL120.00, Assault in the Third Degree; up to a Class ...
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Posted on Aug 31, 2010 By Michael Redenburg
"Date Rape" is usually charged as a violation of Penal Law 130.25, Rape in the third degree. The New York Penal Law reads, that a person is guilty of rape in the third degree when: being twenty-one ...
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Posted on Aug 30, 2010 By Michael Redenburg
In April 2009, Governor David Paterson signed legislation which effectively transferred discretion from the prosecutor to the judge concerning sentencing in many felony drug cases. Under the new ...
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Posted on Aug 26, 2010 By Michael Redenburg
Section 65 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law , known by the acronym ABC violations, sets forth prohibited sales and special provisions relating to liquor. Section sixty-five states that no person ...
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Posted on Aug 24, 2010 By Michael Redenburg
New York City's District Attorneys Office's are known to prosecute drug sale cases to the fullest extent of the law. These cases are prosecuted at both the state and federal level, and often carry ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2010 By Michael Redenburg
As reported in the August 23, 2010 edition of the Wall Street Journal, mortgage fraud is again on the rise after a precipitous decline following its 2006 peak. Investigators and financial institutions ...
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Posted on Aug 12, 2010 By Michael Redenburg
In New York, there are different charges a defendant may be facing based on several factors. If your BAC, blood alcohol content, was greater than .05 but less than .08, you may be charged with DWAI , ...
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Posted on Aug 10, 2010 By Michael Redenburg
An all too common instance where one finds themselves facing weapons charges is the "gun in the car" case. Too often individuals find themselves charged with weapons possession when they were not even ...
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Posted on Aug 9, 2010 By Michael Redenburg
While there are exceptions to the presumption, the NY Penal Law states that the presence of a controlled substance in an automobile, other than a public omnibus, is presumptive evidence of knowing ...
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Posted on Aug 4, 2010 By Michael Redenburg
In New York, many individuals find themselves facing drug charges even when they were not actually in possession of any drugs. Marijuana possession may take the form of constructive possession or ...
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