A person is guilty of reckless endangerment in the first degree when, under circumstances evincing a depraved indifference to human life, he or she recklessly engages in conduct which creates a grave [...]
This refers to a person’s state of mind. A person has a depraved indifference to human life when that person has an utter disregard for the value of human life, i.e. a [...]
A special jury instruction exists with respect to Reckless Endangerment cases when an individual is voluntarily intoxicated. Voluntary intoxication means that the individual became intoxicated of their own volition and not by [...]
When determining the best criminal defense attorney for you, there are several factors that you should consider and discuss with any potential attorney. Experience- you should know whether your attorney has experience [...]
For a full list of possible defenses, see Defenses in Criminal Cases.
When an individual is alleged to have committed a crime, the State of New York has the burden of proving to a jury of your peers that you committed the alleged conduct [...]
How much it will cost for an attorney to defend you often depends on the unique circumstances and facts of your case. In order to properly defend you, a lawyer must devote [...]
Drug sale crimes can carry penalties that are significantly harsher than drug possession crimes. Additionally, the type of drug you are alleged to have sold, can also have significant consequences. For example, [...]
Criminally negligent homicide is a crime charged when a person causes the death of a person while acting with criminal negligence. There are many instances when an individual can be charged with [...]
A person is guilty of criminally negligent homicide when, with criminal negligence, he causes the death of another person.