On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Jul 30, 2015 | Weapons Charges
It was reported on July 24 that a New York rapper who was accused of a violent crime involving drugs was facing additional charges for promoting prison contraband after allegedly getting a hold of a knife while he was at Rikers Island. It was believed his girlfriend...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Jul 30, 2015 | Criminal Defense
New York judges have some degree of discretion in handing down sentences in certain types of criminal cases. Sentences for major offenses are often prescribed by state or federal law and afford the judge significantly less latitude than in more minor cases. However,...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Jul 28, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Every year, many New York residents find themselves charged in cases involving allegations of theft. Many believe they have no recourse other than to plead guilty. There are several possible defenses available to people who have been issued these charges, even when...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Jul 22, 2015 | Drug Charges
New York residents may have heard about President Obama’s recent action to commute the sentences of 46 federal inmates, most of whom were serving long prison sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. According to a statement released by the White House, many of...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Jul 21, 2015 | White Collar Crimes
To many New Yorkers, the IRS is scary, and some people worry that when they make mistakes on their taxes, the IRS will prosecute them criminally for doing so. Since tax forms are complicated, the IRS doesn’t consider simple errors that might cause someone to...
