Whether you are someone being charged with shoplifting, or first-degree larceny, you are in danger of jail time, fines, and a life of being treated as a criminal convict. Fortunately, with the help of experienced legal counsel, there is a strong chance that you will be able to fight these…Read More
People are often embarrassed, or even mortified when they are caught stealing. Whether you were caught shoplifting a couple of items off a shelf and never thought you’d get caught, or you were stealing on a far larger scale, you most likely now feel a strong sense of shame. Unfortunately,…Read More
Throughout New York State, larceny is taken very seriously. Larceny and shoplifting go hand in hand, as larceny is just the technical term for the action of shoplifting. While larceny can be generally defined as the theft of another person's property, it is divided into two categories depending on the…Read More
Grand larceny is a very serious crime and anyone convicted of such a crime will be faced with serious consequences. First, it is important to understand the difference between petit larceny and grand larceny. Petit larceny is reserved for those who steal property that is valued at $1,000 or less.…Read More
If you are charged with the crime of larceny, it is important that you make yourself aware of the potential consequences that you may face. There is a wide range of larceny charges, mostly dependent on the value of the property stolen. Petit larceny is the conviction you would receive…Read More
Unquestionably, in my 35-years of criminal defense experience, the single most misunderstood concept is the right to Miranda. “They never read me my rights.” We hear this all the time. Your rights do not have to be read to you unless you are both in custody, and the questions the…Read More
