July 1, 2020

Medicaid Fraud Investigations in New York

  Sometimes our clients are asking us why they are being directed to appear for an interview with NYC Medicaid fraud investigators in their offices. Usually, the client gets a letter in the mail from the NYC investigator directing him to appear in the Manhattan office for a Medicaid fraud […]
May 3, 2026

Arrested for Petit Larceny in New York? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you were arrested, charged, or received a Desk Appearance Ticket for petit larceny or shoplifting in New York, you are facing a criminal charge — not a simple violation. Understanding what that means for your record, your job, and your future is critical before your first court date. What […]
May 4, 2026

Hit and Run: Leaving the Scene of an accident with property damage or personal injury

Hit and Run in New York: What You Need to Know If You Left the Scene of an Accident If you were involved in a traffic accident in New York and left the scene — whether you panicked, didn’t realize damage occurred, or were unsure what to do — you […]
May 4, 2026

Felony vs. Misdemeanor in New York: What Is the Difference?

If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged with a crime in New York, one of the first questions that comes up is whether the charge is a felony or a misdemeanor. Both are serious criminal offenses — but they differ significantly in how they are prosecuted, […]
September 1, 2017

Arrested For Domestic Violence Offense. Criminal and Family Court

  Domestic violence is a general term describing various crimes and offenses committed between the members of the same family or household, as this term is defined in the New York Family Court Act (“FCA”). This includes not only spouses or former spouses, parents, and children but also people who […]
April 22, 2026

Driving with a suspended registration in New York

Charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration in NYC or Long Island? Here is what you need to know — and how an experienced New York criminal defense attorney can help. Important: Driving with suspended registration is not a traffic ticket — it is a criminal offense […]
May 4, 2026

Driving with a Suspended License in New York: What You Need to Know

If you were pulled over and charged with driving on a suspended license in New York, you may be surprised to learn this is not a simple traffic ticket — it is a criminal charge. Known legally as Aggravated Unlicensed Operation (AUO) under VTL § 511, a conviction can mean […]
May 25, 2020

Domestic violence and Covid-19 pandemic

  During this challenging time of Covid-19 pandemic and resulting Stay at home Orders covering 90% of the United States population, there have been reports of increased rates of domestic violence arrests in New York and elsewhere in the country. This is understandable, because people are locked down in their […]
August 18, 2017

Consequences of Failure to Answer a Traffic Ticket

   It is very important that you answer your traffic ticket in a timely manner. Failure to answer your traffic ticket may cause your driver license to become suspended.  In addition, if you fail to answer your traffic ticket or appear in court on the scheduled date, after a certain […]
July 16, 2017

What Happens After You Are Arrested?

  Many New York residents will find themselves facing serious criminal charges ranging from DUI offenses to assault or drug possession.  Once you’ve been arrested in New York, you will then be forced to manage and understand the criminal justice system, which requires an understanding of complex processes and procedures.  […]