by Paul D Petrus Jr | Sep 1, 2015 | Parole
Probation occurs after someone has been convicted of a crime, but is not sentenced to jail. Under probation, there are set conditions that are either imposed by a judge or by state laws for probation. An experienced NYC probation violation attorney can negotiate the... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Sep 1, 2015 | Drug Crime
The main differences between a misdemeanor drug crime and a felony drug crime are the quantities of drugs and the complexity of the distribution scheme. Sales of small quantities of drugs on the street are typically a misdemeanor. The larger the amount of drugs... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Sep 1, 2015 | Drug Crime
Despite the representation of so-called “kingpins” in movies and TV, a kingpin who meets the legal definition of the term might not necessarily be pulling in obscene amounts of money due to their drug trafficking efforts. The Kingpin Law involves profits... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Aug 25, 2015 | Court Proceedings, Criminal Defense
Meeting with a Manhattan criminal defense attorney for the first time may be scary or overwhelming. You are undoubtedly worried about the future of you or your loved one, and may have limited knowledge about how the NYC court system works. To prepare for your first... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Aug 25, 2015 | Parole
Probation in NYC occurs after someone has been convicted of a crime. Someone is placed on probation in lieu of a jail sentence or prison sentence. The type of crime dictates the length of the probation period. For example, the standard probation period is 2 to 5... 
