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There are many things a person can be charged with in the world of drug crimes. Being charged as Operating as a Major Trafficker is

Marijuana is a controlled substance that is continuing to go through a transition in this country. In a variety of different states, it has been

There are six classes of possession of marihuana crimes in New York, and criminal possession of marihuana in the first degree is the most serious

Out of all the charges that you can get for selling marihuana under the New York Penal Code, the least serious charge is criminal sale

Although much of the world is debating about the legality of marihuana, many states forbid the use, possession, and sale of it. New York is

In the state of New York, criminal sale of marijuana in the second degree is a felony. It is also one of three felony sales

While many states have decriminalized the use and sale of marihuana, New York has not and laws regulating the drug are still applicable. This means

Dealing with a Charge of Criminal Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds Criminal Weapon Possession on School Grounds is a serious crime. The definition

Criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree is classified as a violent felony. Commission of a violent felony can have serious financial and

There are four criminal possession of a weapon charges in New York. Criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree is one of the

In New York, you may be charged with vehicular manslaughter if you kill someone while driving. There are different degrees of vehicular manslaughter that carry

In the State of New York, a person is likely to be charged with vehicular manslaughter if he or she is behind the wheel of

If you were to kill a police officer or any kind of security official, then you know that you’ve committed a serious crime. Even if

In the past, people attempted to avoid kidnapping charges by trading or substituting one child for another. Although this wasn’t illegal in the past, one

Coercion is the act of convincing someone to do something through the use of threats or other force. Coercion is an illegal act proscribed by law.

Manipulation can easily become coercion, which is a criminal offense under New York Penal Law § 135.65. Coercion can be defined as the act of

When an individual unlawfully goes onto or lingers on property that belongs to another person, they have committed Criminal Trespass. Should this be done in

Burglars conjure images of a criminal breaking open a door or window, often with a crowbar or other break-in tools, to steal money or other

Burglary is commonly defined as the breaking and entering into a dwelling with the intent to commit a felony thereafter. Under Common Law, burglary could

Stealing and causing property damage is always a crime. That includes when the action is committed against a deceased person. And for New York residents, New

Perhaps without thinking, you post on someone else’s store front window an announcement of a concert, new business grand opening or special event. You deem

New York state law aims to protect property from being damaged; these laws make it illegal not only to deface property with graffiti but to

For people in New York City, relying on taxi cabs is a typical part of daily life. While taking a taxi from one place of

Property management can take many forms. Sometimes, people need help from others in order to manage the things they own. If there is a problem

If you were arrested for money laundering in the fourth degree, you committed a class E felony and you can expect to be sentenced to

The private property of the residents who live in New York is protected by many laws that are in place in the state. Trespass is

Although marijuana is legal in the District of Columnia and 10 states, the possession of marijuana can result in criminal charges in the state of

Selling drugs to a minor comes with serious consequences, and under New York law, they classify it as a class C felony. However, you have

The state of New York penalizes criminals in a severe way for the criminal sale of a controlled substance in or near school grounds. This

In New York, possession of certain controlled substances may result in significant criminal penalties. New York Penal Code § 220.21, criminal possession of a controlled