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Defending against common state court charges for protesters
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC Team

Recently, in response to the horrific killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, there have been protests in major cities across the United States. An upstate woman and two New York attorneys were arrested and charged in federal court with crimes relating to their alleged throwing of Molotov cocktails at police…

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Understanding the Law of Making Graffiti in New York, Part 2
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC Team

In this blog, we continue our discussion of the common criminal charges people face when accused of Making Graffiti. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the various elements of the crimes of Making Graffiti and Possession of Graffiti Instruments, two charges which often go hand in hand in these types of…

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Understanding the Law of Making Graffiti in New York, Part 1
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC Team

In this two-part series, we endeavor to help our readers understand the law of making graffiti in New York, as well as the usual charges that lie in criminal cases involving graffiti making. While some may view graffiti and “tagging” as a form of art, the New York City Police Department and local District Attorneys…

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The Law of Fireworks in New York State
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC Team

Every Fourth of July, I usually get a question or two concerning the state of the law on fireworks in New York State. Most of us grew up enjoying fireworks on Independence Day, but the fact of the matter is that our legislature has determined that most fireworks are simply too dangerous for the citizens…

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New York City Juvenile Arrests : The Family Court Process
The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo, PLLC Team

Many juveniles in New York City are arrested every week and given a family court summons for a crime that would otherwise subject him or her to a permanent criminal record. A juvenile is “defined” in the Penal Law as a person under the age of sixteen years old. To be more precise, it is…

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