by Paul D Petrus Jr | Sep 23, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Robbery is the crime of taking or attempting to take someone’s property without their permission. The crime often involves weapons or the threat of violence. Types of Robbery Charges under New York Criminal Law New York divides robbery into three categories: first... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Sep 23, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Plea bargaining is an agreement between the defendant and prosecutor. The prosecutor agrees to reduce the severity of charges against the defendant. In exchange, the defendant agrees to plead guilty to certain charges. The defendant must accept or reject the plea... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Sep 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Vandalism is the destruction of public or private property without the property owner’s permission. Vandalism is a crime, and can lead to jail time or fines. Types of Vandalism 1. Glass breakage: Breaking windows of a building or car without the owner’s permission is... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Sep 18, 2014 | DWI charges
You are legally allowed to refuse a breathalyzer test. Refusing a breathalyzer test doesn’t mean you will avoid charges, and you could receive the following penalties: License Revocation: Your driver’s license will be suspended for a year. Suspension for a commercial... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Sep 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Criminal defense in juvenile court is different from normal court. You need to hire a juvenile defense attorney to fight against juvenile criminal charges. If your adolescent son/daughter is arrested for a DUI offense in New York, then consult NY juvenile defense... 
