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School Litigation – Title IX Hearings
The rise of the #metoo movement, social media use by teenagers, and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have all contributed to a dramatic increase in the number of school disciplinary hearings (commonly known as Title IX litigation). These investigations and hearings frequently take place at high schools and college campuses across the country. These… Read More »
Difference Between Homicide, Murder, and Manslaughter
In New York, the term homicide is used to cover murder charges, manslaughter charges, criminally negligent homicide, vehicular homicide and felony murder. In other words, homicide is an umbrella for the aforementioned types of charges and so we’ll dive into each of the types of charges below. What is Murder? Murder in New York… Read More »
What is Age of Consent in New York?
The age of consent is 17 years old in New York. This means that anyone who engages in sexual activity with a person under the age of 17 can face statutory rape charges. Put another way, anyone under the legal age of consent (17) is deemed legally incapable of providing consent to sexual relations…. Read More »
Subway Self-Defense in New York
Undoubtedly, post-Covid New York has seen an up-tick in homelessness, which has naturally spilled over to subway drug use and crime. With that, New York City has seen a handful of high-profile subway encounters and incidents. The most noteworthy and talked about cases within this realm are Jordan Williams and Daniel Penny. The Case… Read More »
Federal 4C1.1 “Zero Point” Offenders Reduction: 2 Point Reduction for Federal Inmates
SECTION 4C1.1 OF THE U.S. SENTENCING GUIDELINES CREATES ADJUSTMENT FOR ZERO POINT OFFENDERS Recently, federal legislators passed and enacted a new policy bill to be applied to the United States Sentencing Guidelines – a two-point adjustment for “zero point offenders.” This legislation, codified as Section 4C1.1 is geared towards offenders who have minimal or… Read More »
What is Rape? What to Do if Falsely Accused of Rape in NY
No matter the state, rape is a serious sex crime that involves having nonconsensual sexual intercourse. Outside of forcible, physical intercourse, nonconsensual sex may also occur where an individual is unable to consent due to age or incapacity. Initially, many states vary in terms of what constitutes statutory rape. Simply stated, statutory rape means… Read More »
Types of Rape and Possible Defense Strategies in NY
There are various types of sex crimes in New York – commonly categorized as either rape, sexual assault, or sexual abuse. New York Penal Code § 130.05(1) lays the foundation for any sex crime charge, which states that “Whether or not specifically stated, it is an element of every offense defined in this article… Read More »
Direct Appeals
The Attorneys at The Law Office of Jason Goldman Are Polished Appellate Advocates They have strong backgrounds and experience with appellate courts. We have spent years responding to appellate motions, drafting response briefs in both state and federal courts, arguing dozens of appeals before panels of appellate judges, and researching complex questions of criminal… Read More »
DEA Investigations
Strategic Defense When Facing a DEA Investigation Drug distribution and trafficking includes the transportation, selling, manufacturing, and importation of substances such as cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. Regardless of whether you are arrested at the state or federal level, these crimes carry significant penalties, calling for decades in prison and mandatory minimum sentences if convicted…. Read More »
NYC Drug Attorney
Being Accused of a Drug-Related Crime This is a serious matter that can have lasting consequences including loss of driving privileges, hefty fines, prison sentences, and a permanent criminal record which could affect job prospects for the rest of your life. New York takes drug offenses very seriously so it is imperative that you… Read More »