What are the penalties for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (CPCS 1st) under penal law section 220.21?

2020-06-29T10:12:52+00:00

CPCS 1st as with CPCS 2nd has no requirements of an intent to sell, however it contains just two subdivisions at the highest weights including: 8 ounces or more of a substance containing a Narcotic Drug; 5,760 milligrams of Methadone. CPCS 1st is a class [...]

What are the penalties for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (CPCS 1st) under penal law section 220.21?2020-06-29T10:12:52+00:00

What is the difference between a criminal trespass and burglary?

2020-06-29T09:40:37+00:00

Under New York Law, both crimes deal with being somewhere you are not authorized to be. Criminal Trespass is the simple act of being in that location. Burglary is the act of being in that location with the intent to commit a crime. This small, [...]

What is the difference between a criminal trespass and burglary?2020-06-29T09:40:37+00:00

Can I be charged with burglary if I didn’t steal anything?

2025-11-24T21:17:35+00:00

Yes. Burglary is being somewhere you are not supposed to be with the intent to commit any crime therein. That includes all crimes, not just a larceny. https://youtu.be/lM0ToUVVE2I

Can I be charged with burglary if I didn’t steal anything?2025-11-24T21:17:35+00:00

What is criminal trespass in the third degree and burglary in the third degree?

2020-06-29T09:39:04+00:00

There are multiple types of Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree (NY Penal Law §140.10). However, the most common is knowingly and unlawfully entering a building (though not a home) or real property that is fenced or otherwise enclosed. Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree [...]

What is criminal trespass in the third degree and burglary in the third degree?2020-06-29T09:39:04+00:00

What is criminal trespass in the second degree and burglary in the second degree?

2020-06-29T09:38:12+00:00

Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree (NY Penal Law §140.15) is the same as in the Third Degree except that the building you entered was a home. Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree is a class A misdemeanor. You face up to 1 year in [...]

What is criminal trespass in the second degree and burglary in the second degree?2020-06-29T09:38:12+00:00

What is criminal trespass in the first degree and burglary in the first degree?

2020-06-29T09:37:34+00:00

Criminal Trespass in the First Degree (NY Penal Law §140.17) is again knowingly and unlawfully entering a building but this time while possessing a firearm, rifle, or shotgun. Keep in mind, for this crime, it does not matter if you are legally allowed to possess [...]

What is criminal trespass in the first degree and burglary in the first degree?2020-06-29T09:37:34+00:00

What does criminal fraud mean?

2020-06-29T09:33:45+00:00

In general, fraud is the intentional use of deceit, a trick, or dishonest means to deprive someone of money, property, or a legal right.  As set forth above, there are many types of frauds with different elements that pertain to each crime.  Criminal fraud cases [...]

What does criminal fraud mean?2020-06-29T09:33:45+00:00

I’ve been charged with assault, what punishment do I face?

2020-06-29T09:24:33+00:00

In New York, there are various types of assault offenses including Assault in the Third Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, and Assault in the First Degree. Other types of assault are vehicular assaults, gang assaults, and assaults motivated as a hate crime. Depending on [...]

I’ve been charged with assault, what punishment do I face?2020-06-29T09:24:33+00:00

What is assault in the third degree?

2020-06-29T09:24:09+00:00

Assault in the Third Degree is either intentionally or recklessly causing physical injury to another person. It is also causing physical injury with criminal negligence to another person if you use a weapon.

What is assault in the third degree?2020-06-29T09:24:09+00:00

What is the punishment for a conviction of assault in the 3rd degree?

2020-06-29T09:23:47+00:00

Assault in the Third Degree in violation of Penal Law section 120.00 is a class A misdemeanor. You face up to one year in jail, up to 3 years’ probation, and up to a $1,000 fine. There will be additional court fees, and a DNA [...]

What is the punishment for a conviction of assault in the 3rd degree?2020-06-29T09:23:47+00:00
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