by Paul D Petrus Jr | Jun 2, 2014 | Criminal Defense
A person is said to be indicted of a federal crime if the crime he committed has a federal connection or element that provides the basis for the case going to federal court. The federal rules for criminal cases govern all aspects of criminal trials through a procedure... by Paul D Petrus Jr | May 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Do You Want to Hire the Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in New York? Do you know how a criminal charge against you can affect your present circumstances and your future? If you are arrested for committing criminal acts, then you may face serious charges which require you... by Paul D Petrus Jr | May 9, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Being arrested in a criminal case can be extremely frightening, especially for those who have no previous experience with the criminal justice system. In this stressful situation, most of the people may say or do things that will later jeopardize their defense. This... by Paul D Petrus Jr | May 7, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
If a person aged 17 or older engages a child of age 14 or less in sexual acts for two or more times during the period of 30 or more days, then it is “continuous sexual assault” of a child. The state of New York does not treat sex crimes lightly. If a person is... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Apr 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense
In the United States, a federal offense or federal crime is generally any type of conduct defined as criminal by U.S. federal legislation or an offense which violates the Constitution or federal statutes. Federal crimes are generally more serious than crimes charged... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Feb 26, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Criminal Law is a field dealing exclusively with criminal sentencing and criminal punishments. The law practice of a criminal defense attorney usually spans misdemeanors (lesser crimes) and felonies (greater crimes). Individuals accused of criminal activity should... 
