Negative statements about your business can spread quickly online and raise real questions about whether you have legal options. However, not every critical or unflattering comment rises to the level of defamation under New York law. Knowing the difference between a...
Month: October 2026
What defenses are available to a New York gun possession charge?
New York has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. Certain possession charges carry mandatory prison time. An arrest is not a conviction, though. The best defense depends on how police found the weapon and who had access to it. Common defenses to a New York...
What happens at a criminal arraignment in New York courts?
A criminal arraignment can be the first formal court appearance after an arrest. If you face criminal charges in Latham, New York, this hearing may raise immediate questions. Will you enter a plea? Could you go home afterward? Will the court set bail? Knowing what...

