Recent Posts in Criminal Defense

• Posted By Lance Fletcher 4-Feb-2017

  After Arrest, the Rich Can Buy the Outcome they Need

  After Arrest, the Rich Can Buy the Outcome they Need Historically, someone arrested for a crime would hire a lawyer to argue their case in court. The rich can afford to pay for a more skilled criminal defense attorney thereby increasing their odds of ...

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• Posted By Lance Fletcher 20-Jun-2016

  The High Cost of Justice

  The High Cost of Justice Clarence Earl Gideon was a homeless drifter with an eighth grade education. He had been on the streets since age 14 and had a string of nonviolent crimes like burglary and larceny in his past. Though it may not excuse his ...

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• Posted By Lance Fletcher 18-Jan-2016

  Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney in NYC

  Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney You’ve just been arrested and your worst fear has come true. Now what do you do? The most important thing to do when facing a criminal charge is to hire the right attorney. There are many historical reasons ...

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• Posted By Lance Fletcher 5-Jan-2016

  Medical Marijuana in New York

  Medical Marijuana in New York On January 7, 2016 New York will become the twenty third state to allow people to legally possess marijuana for medical purposes. While the Compassionate Care Act was actually signed into law by Governor Cuomo in 2014, ...

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• Posted By Lance Fletcher 12-Jul-2015

  Statements You Made to the Police

  Statements or Confessions May Have Severe Consequences by NYC Criminal Defense Attorneys Lance Fletcher and John Brosnan You've just been arrested in New York. In a relaxed tone of voice, the arresting officer asks your name and address which you ...

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• Posted By Lance Fletcher 12-Jul-2015

  Marijuana is Still Illegal in New York

  Marijuana is Still Illegal in NYC by John Brosnan and Lance Fletcher, NYC Criminal Defense Attorneys Despite the decriminalization of marijuana, and legalization in some states, marijuana is still illegal to possess in New York City. There has been ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Lance Fletcher 14-Feb-2015

  The Perils of Going to Court Without an Attorney

  The Perils of Going to Court Without an Attorney Being charged with a criminal offense can be frightening experience. You are facing charges punishable by a permanent criminal record, fines, and jail time, and an unfavorable outcome can have lifelong ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Lance Fletcher 10-Feb-2015

  Are the Charges Against You Legally Sufficient?

  Are the DA's Charges Against You Legally Sufficient? When you are charged with a crime, the DA's Office must file formal charges that states the facts of their case against you. These charges be "facially sufficient." In other ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Lance Fletcher 10-Feb-2015

  Even an Dismissed Case Can Ruin Chances of a Job

  Even an Arrest Record Can Ruin Chances of a Job As the overall number of arrests rise throughout the country, the consequences of an arrest, even without conviction, can last forever. Over the past 20 years, there have been more than a quarter of a ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Lance Fletcher 6-Feb-2015

  Make Sure Your Driving Privileges are Not Suspended

  Make Sure Your Driving Privileges are Not Suspended Many times people drive completely unaware that their New York driving privileges are suspended or revoked. This can happen when you move and do not update your address with the DMV so that DMV ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Lance Fletcher 16-Jan-2015

  A Criminal Conviction Can Bar You From Many Jobs

  A Criminal Conviction Can Bar You From a Job. A misdemeanor or felony conviction in New York will give you a lifetime permanent criminal record keeping you from getting the job you wanted and worked very hard for. More and more employers are now ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Lance Fletcher 12-Jan-2015

  Standing

  Winning your New York City Criminal Case and Standing Standing is the requirement that if you want to suppress evidence being used against you, you must show that this evidence was obtained in violation of your 4th amendment constitutional rights or ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Lance Fletcher 30-Dec-2014

  Your Right to Know About Pending Suit Against Witness Diminished in 2014

  The Law Office of Lance Fletcher Reviews 2014's Biggest Changes in Criminal Law Do You Have A Right to Know About Pending Civil Lawsuits Against Police Witnesses? In People v. Garrett, Garrett was convicted in Suffolk County of second-degree ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Lance Fletcher 30-Dec-2014

  The Definition of "Dwelling" is Clarified in 2014

  The Law Office of Lance Fletcher Reviews 2014's Biggest Changes in Criminal Law What Exactly is a "Dwelling Burglary"? What happens if a burglary happens in a non-residential part of a building but the building overall is residential in ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Lance Fletcher 30-Dec-2014

  Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) Downward Modification Standard Lowered

  The Law Office of Lance Fletcher Reviews 2014's Biggest Changes in Criminal Law Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) Downward Modification Standard is Lowered The New York Court of Appeals this year decided People v. Gillotti, holding that those ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Lance Fletcher 30-Dec-2014

  Police Need Search Warrant to Access Data on Cell Phones

  The Law Office of Lance Fletcher Reviews T2014's Biggest Changes in the Law Police Need Search Warrant to Access Data on Cell Phones The United States Supreme Court decided United States v. Wurie and Riley v. California ruling that even if there ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Lance Fletcher 6-Dec-2014

  How to Choose the Right New York City Lawyer

  With so much at stake, how do I select the best criminal defense attorney for my New York City case? We wrote this article to help you decide and suggest ways our firm is the right choice. 1. Choose the right experience. The right New York City ...

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• Posted By The Fletcher Law Firm 21-Nov-2014

  Extradition

  Are you a fugitive in New York facing extradition? Extradition is the legal process where a person with a foreign warrant is brought back to the state or country that issued the warrant.. Extradition can occur either internationally- between the ...

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• Posted By The Fletcher Law Firm 13-Nov-2014

  Brief summary of pre-trial hearings

  Pre-Trial Suppression Hearings By Ramy Louis, Attorney at The Fletcher Law Firm, LLC After an arrest is made, criminal charges may be brought against you by the District Attorney's Office in the form of a criminal court complaint, a felony ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Lance Fletcher 26-Sep-2014

  Think You will be ok with the Public Defender Representing You?

  After being arrested or issued a desk appearance ticket, who can you turn to for advice? For most of us, an arrest signals the start of a criminal prosecution which could jeopardize your reputation, career, immigration status, finances, or even your ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Lance Fletcher 30-Jul-2014

  You Weren't Read your Rights?

  How often had we heard on TV that before your arrested, the cop will say: "You have the right to remain silent, anything you say will be used in a court of law... You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him present during any ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Lance Fletcher 14-Nov-2013

  WILL YOUR MUG SHOT END UP ON THE INTERNET?

  When an individual is arrested, their photograph, or “mug shot” is taken as a matter of police procedure at the precinct. Have you ever wondered what happens to the mugshots, especially when charges are dropped or the person is found not ...

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• Posted By Lance Fletcher, Esq. 7-Aug-2013

  Never go to court alone

  One of the most frustrating things that happens to me is when I receive a phone call from someone who pled guilty to a crime that they didn't do. Recently, a young woman called me and said that she was arrested for a misdemeanor. She claimed that ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Lance Fletcher 29-May-2013

  Recent Case Results

  DWI May 2013 – Client was arrested for his second DWI within the last 10 years and faced felony charges. The criminal charges were reduced to a traffic infraction with no criminal record. My client avoided jail and probation. (Case #M1023) DWI ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Lance Fletcher 26-May-2013

  Drug Sale To Undercover Police Officer Leads to Charges of Multiple Felonies

  PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK - According to Rasheed Oluwa of the Peekskill Patch, on April 14, 2013, three women were arrested in Peekskill, New York following a four month investigation of cocaine sales. The women allegedly sold cocaine to an undercover ...

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• Posted By Law Office of Lance Fletcher 26-May-2013

  Why You Should Hire an Experienced Attorney For an Arraignment

  You or a loved one has been arrested for a crime. No matter if this is a first arrest or fifth arrest; it can be a scary and confusing time. What happens after the actual arrest? Before appearing in court, the arrestee will face about 24 hours going ...

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• Posted By Criminal Defense Attorney 23-Jan-2013

  Welcome to the Blog for The Law Office of Lance Fletcher, PLLC

  We are excited to announce the launch of our new Criminal Defense Blog with a RSS feed available here.

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