Criminal Defense Law

Are Ghost Guns Legal in New York State?

suzen Pettit | December 21, 2022 | Criminal Defense Law, Uncategorized | criminal defense, ghost guns

‘Ghost guns’ are seemingly flooding the country, being used in all sorts of horrible crimes from drug dealing to murder to robbery. The ghost gun earned its name because it bears no serial number, making it nearly impossible to trace. Typically, the ghost gun is made at home, by an amateur gunsmith, using parts purchased in a state where they are legal. For many years (long before “ghost guns” was a term of art), people across the country combined gun parts to build guns as a hobby. Of …

If I Were Conducting the Trump Impeachment Trial Here’s What I’d Do

suzen Pettit | February 7, 2021 | Blog, Criminal Defense Law | criminal law

Democrats, bless their naïve little hearts, are trying to impeach Donald Trump using only the law while staying within the bounds of fairness and what’s relevant. That is very democratic of them; that being said, if they proceed this way, my prediction is they are bound to lose and no one is going to remember the trial. I’ve been a successful trial lawyer for 33 years. If I were conducting the Trump impeachment trial here's what I'd do : Step 1: Call Up the Sicknick Family to Testify My first …

New NY Law on Criminal Records

Katherine Pilgrim | March 3, 2018 | Blog, Criminal Defense Law | criminal defense, criminal records

New NY State Law Now Allows Criminal Records to Be Sealed What does this mean for a person with a Criminal Record? Well, this means that people who have possibly made a mistake in the past, will still have a possibility of a bright future. As of October 2017, people with old criminal records who can prove themselves reformed, now have a chance at having their cases sealed, under a new New York state law. The statute gives candidates with eligible convictions up to one felony and no more than two …

Hiring an Experienced NYC Criminal Defense Attorney: 8 Questions to Ask

suzen Pettit | October 3, 2017 | Blog, Criminal Defense Law | arrest, attorney, criminal defense, criminal defense lawyer, fraud, lawyer, violation

Often the hardest part of having a run-in with the law is finding an experienced criminal defense attorney who you can trust, who will do right by you, and who will be an advocate for your needs. When being charged with a criminal offense, this is also one of the most important parts of resolving your situation. Even though time is of the essence, when you are facing criminal charges it is imperative that you find a reputable attorney whom you can trust. Below are the 8 top questions to ask when …

Sexual Assault on Campus; The Realities of the Accused

suzen Pettit | September 26, 2017 | Blog, Criminal Defense Law, Sexual Harassment | campus safety, criminal defense, defense, sexual assault, sexual harrasment, sexual violence

Sexual Assault on Campus I recently represented a college student accused of sexual assault on campus. While no one would claim sexual invasion, aggression, violation, or assault is not a serious problem, I believe the procedures used in these proceedings are flawed and lack proper due process protections. Whatever you may think of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, I believe that in this case, the realities of a student accused of sexual assault are not what you would expect, and not the same …

What To Do If You’re Stopped By the Police or Arrested

suzen Pettit | October 5, 2016 | Blog, Criminal Defense Law | criminal defense, protecting your rights, stop and frisk, what to do if stopped by police

It's an unfortunate state of affairs, but with so many horrible police shootings of late, people should think about how best to respond if they are stopped by the police. Having a strategy thought through could be the difference between life and death, literally. Both you and your teenagers should be aware as well, and know what to do if you're stopped by the police or arrested. Know this: You will need a criminal defense lawyer. But when in the moment, these are the steps you should …

Are Ghost Guns Legal in New York State?

If I Were Conducting the Trump Impeachment Trial Here’s What I’d Do

New NY Law on Criminal Records

Hiring an Experienced NYC Criminal Defense Attorney: 8 Questions to Ask

Sexual Assault on Campus; The Realities of the Accused

What To Do If You’re Stopped By the Police or Arrested

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