Criminal Possession of a Weapon

Read a thorough introduction to the world of weapons charges in New York, including a review of the three main categories of gun charges. In the airport gun charge section, read about how people who arrive in or attempt to leave New York carrying weapons they believe to be legally transported are arrested and charged with violent felony offenses - to which they may not have a legal defense. In the "gun in a car" section, read about the rules and presumptions that apply when an illegal gun is found in a car. In the search warrant section, read about what happens when the police execute search warrants. Finally, read about why gun charges are an important test of our constitutional freedoms.

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)

Read about the increasingly complex crime of driving while intoxicated and the increasing number of ways a conviction for driving while intoxicated in New York can lead to significant effects in your life beyond what you might expect from the criminal justice system.

Assault and Gang Assault in New York

Read about the crimes of assault (including gang assault) in New York and learn about possible defenses.

Robbery in the First, Second, and Third Degree

New York Criminal Defense Lawyer Don Murray introduces the basic concepts behind New York state's robbery crimes, how typical robbery cases develop, common misconceptions about robbery cases and their outcomes, and possible defenses.

Driving With a Suspended License

Read about the surprising practice of New York City's relentless prosecutions of driving with suspended license cases and the experiences of some who find themselves in the midst of the criminal justice system when they did not even know their licenses were suspended.

Domestic Violence Cases in New York

If you have a case that has been labeled "domestic violence" by the Government, then you have potentially a difficult road ahead of you in the criminal justice system. There are special bureaus to prosecute your case, special policies that apply on to your case, and a host of fear-driven ways the system will treat you differently. New York Criminal Defense Lawyer Don Murray's domestic violence accusations article will provide of brief overview of the world of domestic violence accusations in New York criminal court.

Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Read about the upside-down world of endangering the welfare of a child accusations in New York. Starting from the safe ground of seeking to protect the welfare of children, the Government, in our fear-driven world, now focuses a level of scrutiny on dealings with children that probably would have resulted in most of our parents being jailed. Read about the surprisingly twisted ways that people are prosecuted as criminals for endangering the welfare of children, including one parent prosecuted for leaving a 16 year old alone, in her own home, overnight.

Marijuana Charges in New York

Read about the differences between marijuana charges and other drug charges in New York, and learn the surprising secret about some marijuana charges in New York that can get many cases outright dismissed.

New York Sentencing Guidelines

New York criminal defense lawyer Don Murray provides a general overview, complete with a chart and directions how to use it, of sentencing in criminal cases in New York. While not meant as a substitute for a consultation with a New York criminal lawyer, this article can help you come to a reasonable estimate of the sentence face by someone in many cases.

New York Crimes Explained

Guide to commonly charged crimes in New York City, Westchester, and Putnam

In this section, you can read specific articles about New York Crimes, how they are prosecuted in New York Criminal Courts, and New York State Sentencing Guidelines.

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