On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Jul 2, 2019 | Criminal Defense
As a U.S. citizen, you have certain inherent rights that protect you from unlawful arrest or legal action. One such right is your right to be secure in your person, papers, houses and effects against irrational searches and seizures. The fourth amendment, which covers...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Feb 14, 2019 | Criminal Defense
If you have been accused of theft in New York, it is important that you do not take such an accusation lightly. Being charged with any type of theft can have far-reaching consequences for your future, so you must defend yourself appropriately according to the...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Dec 21, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Many people believe that in order to be charged with a domestic violence or a harassment-related crime, physical contact or serious threats to safety must be involved. However, this is simply not the case. The act of stalking is a serious issue in the state of New...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Sep 14, 2018 | Criminal Defense
A Manhattan judge decided to throw out over 3,000 marijuana crime cases after a top prosecutor moved to vacate them last Wednesday. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr., submitted the motion to vacate 3,042 arrest warrants related to marijuana possession and...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Aug 31, 2018 | Criminal Defense
It is important to not underestimate the seriousness of being accused of shoplifting. Shoplifting is a crime and accusations of it can lead to a person facing charges. A common type of charge that can come out of allegations of shoplifting here in New York is petit...
On Behalf of Lerner & Lerner, P.C. | Jun 21, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Readers of this New York criminal defense legal blog are asked to imagine the following situation. An individual is sitting at home watching television and suddenly there is a knock at their door. When they open it, they find a number of police officers standing...
