by Paul D Petrus Jr | Jul 15, 2015 | Criminal Defense
In New York state, the prosecutor and defense lawyer typically work out a sentence together and present it to the judge for approval. In the federal court system, the sentencing process is quite different. While the U.S. Attorney and defense lawyer may work out a plea... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Jul 9, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Video
A felony assault charge in New York carries serious consequences. Felony assault charges can result in a prison sentence, and there are fewer opportunities for those convicted of felony assault to seek early release from prison. Violent felony offenders who are... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Jul 9, 2015 | Drug Crime, Video
Marijuana possession has not yet been legalized for medical or recreational use in the state of New York. Therefore, marijuana possession in New York can still result in a criminal charge. Recently, the possession of small amounts of marijuana has been decriminalized,... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Jul 9, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Video
Although check forging cases in New York are felonies, they are prosecuted at the state level. They are often very straightforward cases in which negotiations with the district attorney’s office can go very well if a criminal defense attorney presents... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Jul 9, 2015 | Drug Crime, Video
In federal court, an alleged drug kingpin in NYC can receive up to a life sentence. In state court, the sentence is often much less, but an alleged kingpin can still receive a sentence of ten years or more. The earning threshold for being prosecuted as a kingpin in... 
