The New York Police Department reported an encouraging trend in violent crimes in the first six months of 2023. It stated murder rates were down by 7.9% over 2022. Despite this, murder remains a high-occurring issue in the city. Any person facing a first-degree murder...
Violent Offenses
Violent crime increases slightly in New York
Violent offenses carry strong penalties in the state of New York and can lead to suffering for all parties. As a result of many complicated factors, violent crimes increase and decrease over time. When looking at New York City's violent crimes in January 2022 and...
Eyewitness identifications are often inaccurate
When you are facing a New York criminal charge, certain types of evidence against you may carry more weight than others. For instance, many judges and juries place considerable stock in eyewitness accounts, considering them to be highly convincing. Yet, history has...
The right to self-defense in New York
When it comes to certain rights to self-defense, New York has some different requirements than the majority of states. Though discussions about changing this often occur, so far it remains the law in the state. A better understanding of state laws can help individuals...
What’s the difference between assault and aggravated assault charges?
Assault is one of the more common violent criminal charges that people find themselves facing in New York. Even people who usually abide by the law can make a mistake during an argument or confrontation that could lead to allegations of assault if someone gets hurt....
