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On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Mar 20, 2023 | Blog, Criminal Defense, DWI
New York drivers benefit from understanding how vehicle searches are affected by the Fourth Amendment. There is a vehicle search exception to the Fourth Amendment that many drivers might not know. A police officer may search a vehicle without a warrant in most cases...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Dec 21, 2022 | Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
Using the mail system in an effort to defraud individuals or businesses in New York or elsewhere is considered to be a serious offense. If you are convicted of mail fraud, you could spend multiple decades in prison in addition to a fine of up to $1 million. However,...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Oct 15, 2022 | Criminal Defense
There was a time when an animal could be put on trial for murder. Nowadays, that might seem unheard of in New York due to the modern understanding of what defines murder and who can be held morally responsible for the action. Animals can't be murderers In order to...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Sep 14, 2022 | Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
When a person commits a crime in New York that the United States federal court considers a federal felony, they will be indicted by a grand jury. The indictment is a formal accusation that the person committed a crime and is typically the second step in the federal...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Jun 14, 2022 | Criminal Defense
A historic shift has taken place in New York. A great many fewer juvenile offenders are being sent to adult courts. This sweeping change has also been a factor in the rest of the U.S. As a result, many experts believe that more teens are getting the help they need to...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Mar 18, 2022 | Criminal Defense
In New York, police often lie to juvenile suspects in an effort to get them to confess to a crime. This is a highly controversial practice and one that criminal defense lawyers often challenge in court. There are many reasons why police might choose to lie to a...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Feb 11, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Heroin is seen as a dangerous and highly addictive drug, so in New York, the consequences for heroin possession and sale are quite harsh. Here's an overview of the state's heroin laws you should know. New York heroin laws You will find laws regarding controlled...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Sep 8, 2021 | Criminal Defense
If your vehicle is stopped by a New York police officer, there is a chance that he or she may conduct a search of the car's interior. In most cases, that person will need a warrant to do so. However, there are situations in which there is probable cause to take a...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Jul 22, 2021 | Criminal Defense
In June, the Supreme Court Of The United States issued a ruling that marks a very important step in criminal defense. Essentially, the court decided that the factors surrounding each case will determine what law enforcement officers can or cannot do when pursuing...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Apr 3, 2021 | Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
Some people use telemarketing fraud to attempt to scam New York residents out of their money. Like most white-collar offenses, telemarketing fraud is a non-violent crime that uses deception to scam people out of their money or other assets. People who commit...
