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In New York, orders of protection are granted by family or criminal court, or by the Supreme Court. These orders can be obtained by a petitioner, who is typically the victim of domestic violence, stalking, or harassment. The order can prohibit the respondent, the person accused of the abusive behavior, from contacting or being in...
An Order of Protection limits or prevents contact when one person claims to feel threatened by another and when the court feels protection is warranted. As part of a domestic violence incident and investigation, an Order of Protection may be ordered by the criminal court to keep the parties separate while the case is ongoing....
We know that driving in New York state can be stressful, especially since police on Long Island closely monitor traffic violations. Law enforcement is particularly strict when it comes to drunk driving, and the consequences and cost of being convicted of a DWI can be life-changing. Suppose you are stopped on the road in NY...
In the US, there is a rising call for domestic violence cases to be taken seriously and lawmakers and law enforcement have heeded it by taking accusations of domestic violence seriously. For vulnerable victims, this is a positive outcome but those falsely accused can face serious implications. Facing a domestic violence case can be one...
In New York State, domestic violence charges involve Assault or Harassment in the Second Degree between individuals related by blood or marriage, individuals who were formerly married, individuals who are unrelated but have a child together, or individuals who are unrelated and who are or have been in an intimate relationship. If you or a...
The theft-related crimes defined by New York State law as “Larceny” can be difficult to navigate. Here are several things you should know when it comes to theft charges. Larceny crimes are classified as Petit or Grand. If convicted of either Petit or Grand Larceny, the penalties in NY are severe. This is why it...
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