In New York, a person arrested for possessing or distributing child pornography can be prosecuted by either the state or federal authorities. As a matter of practice, the accused is most likely to be prosecuted in state court if he is arrested by state police, and in federal court if arrested by federal agents, but…
Continue reading ›Search Warrants In New York, a valid search warrant signed by a judge can give law enforcement officers the right to search your home or place of business (among other places) for evidence of criminal conduct. Sometimes search warrants are obtained after long criminal investigations, and sometimes they are applied for quickly in emergency cases…
Continue reading ›One of the most common criminal charges in the federal system is a violation of 18 USC 922(g). This chapter makes it illegal for certain persons to possess firearms. Notably, this charge in this subsection does not depend upon the type of firearm possessed, though that factor can affect the potential penalties for the offender.…
Continue reading ›An experienced New York state and federal criminal defense attorney explains the law in New York state as it relates to blackmail. Recently, late night talk show host David Letterman went to law enforcement authorities because he claimed that he was the victim of blackmail. Both state and federal law make it illegal to blackmail…
Continue reading ›New York City is home to a plethora of fantastic and popular nightclubs. LAVO, 1OAK, Webster Hall, Cielo, the Sullivan Room, subMercer, Pacha, RdV, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Tenjune, the Village Underground, Bembe, Club Macanudo, the Woods, bOb Bar, and the 40/40 Club are just a few of the clubs that New Yorkers and people…
Continue reading ›A very common arrest in New York City involves charges of Forcible Touching and/or Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree. The two charges are very similar but subtly different, and a conviction for either can result in shame and embarrassment, a criminal record, jail time, and possible registration as a sex offender. So, although these…
Continue reading ›On October 15, 2013, the attorneys at the Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo won a total trial acquittal for their client in a very difficult rape case in Delaware County, New York. Their client, a student at an upstate university, was accused of raping a fellow student in his dormitory room. The complaining witness testified…
Continue reading ›On October 15, 2013, the attorneys at the Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo won a total trial acquittal for their client in a very difficult rape case in Delaware County, New York. Their client, a student at an upstate university, was accused of raping a fellow student in his dormitory room. The complaining witness testified…
Continue reading ›We have encountered countless people that have been surprised to discover that their knives were illegal. Indeed, for a long time, many knives that are technically illegal in New York were readily available for sale in stores like Home Depot. To this day, many can still be easily purchased online and in various hardware stores,…
Continue reading ›The deadline for a victim of a rape or sexual assault in New York to bring a civil lawsuit for damages against his or her attacker depends principally on three factors: 1) what exactly the attacker did to the victim, 2) whether a criminal action was commenced as a result of the attack, and 3)…
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