How Does a Federal Fraud Investigation Start in Upstate NY?
Being the subject of a federal fraud investigation is understandably unsettling. Numerous agencies may be involved in the most intricate details of your life, and the outcome could have significant legal ramifications. Knowing how these cases begin can prepare you for a robust defense.
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Can You Request Early Termination of Federal Supervised Release?
Supervised release is a period of supervision that follows a term of imprisonment. Similar to parole (which has been abolished in the federal system), the goal of supervised release is to promote rehabilitation. It is required for certain offenses like drug trafficking.
Under limited circumstances, a defendant can request...
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What Happens After an Illegal Re-entry Prosecution in Federal Court?
Officials are cracking down harder than ever on immigration law violations, targeting illegal re-entry in particular. If you are facing prosecution for this charge, you should understand the potential penalties and what happens next. This is where having legal counsel is essential.
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How Long Does a 440 Motion Take in Syracuse?
A CPL 440 (Criminal Procedure Law section 440) motion, commonly known as a 440 motion, allows a convicted criminal defendant to seek immediate judicial relief. A defendant may use this important procedural safeguard, an alternative to an appeal, to challenge a conviction. The grounds on which this...
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New York’s Ghost Gun Laws
It’s no secret that New York has some of the toughest gun laws in the country. This state takes firearm offenses seriously and has found new ways in recent years to crack down on guns. One of these more recent developments in the state’s firearm legislative efforts relates to ghost guns.
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Why Should You Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney?
As soon as you are arrested and charged with a crime, it is a race against the clock. Things will move quickly. Prosecutors will not delay in gathering evidence as they work to build a case against you. Your best opportunities to negotiate and have the evidence gathered in support of your...
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What is an Affirmative Defense?
If you have been charged with a crime, now is not the time to resign yourself to fines and imprisonment. Taking action and hiring an experienced attorney to mount a solid defense in your favor can still turn the whole thing around. What type of defense can successfully clear you of the...
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CDH Law Partners with New York Traffic Ticket Lawyers
Syracuse, NY (Law Firm Newswire) November 01, 2022 – CDH Law announces they are partnering with New York Traffic Ticket Lawyers. New York Traffic Ticket Lawyers is a law practice that defends drivers throughout New York against traffic tickets. Law enforcement may have an unfair advantage regarding traffic violations,...
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Negotiation in Plea Bargaining
Being charged with a crime is a tough reality to face. Feelings of anxiety about how your case will proceed can be overwhelming. The charge as it stands as well as the associated penalties you may face may be even more severe than you expected. Fortunately, charges can change and what you...
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Impairing the Credibility of a Witness
At a criminal trial, the prosecutor is likely to have a list of witnesses to put on the stand in order to provide testimony against the defendant. Witness testimony can be powerful and help the prosecutor meet the burden of proving a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Fortunately, however, there are...
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The Alibi Defense
If you have been charged with a crime, it can be easy to lose hope. It can seem like you are up against a system that has already condemned you. Now, however, is not the time to give up. There is too much at stake and there may be many ways for...
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Asserting Self-Defense for a Violent Crime Charge
When charged with a crime, the accused is innocent until proven guilty. This is a pillar of the U.S. justice system. Just because the burden of proof initially rests squarely on the prosecutor’s shoulders, however, does not mean that the defense team should sit back and wait to see just how strong...
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