Criminal Defense

Domestic Violence

It is a common misconception that if the alleged victim in a domestic violenceor spousal abuse case asks that the charges be dropped, the case will be dismissed. Once the police arrive at a domestic violence or spousal abuse call, it is no longer up to the parties whether there will be an arrest. Once the prosecutor has decided to file charges after an arrest for domestic violence or spousal abuse …
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Drug Offenses

Drug charges cover a broad range of offenses, from the less severe, like simple possession of a small amount of certain drugs, to the more serious, such as participation in an ongoing drug-related criminal enterprise or manufacturing and distributing drugs. Even minor charges can be terrifying, and carry the risk of serious penalties upon conviction; the more serious charges, of course, can give r …
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Gun Charges

If you have been arrested for or accused of a weapons charge in New York, you should contact the Blanch Law Firm. We are a successful and experienced criminal defense firm and have defended clients charged with various weapons charges. If you are facing gun crime charges you are in need of skilled legal advice provided by an experienced defense attorney at the Blanch Law Firm.There are many State …
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Homicide

Homicide is one of the most serious and violent crimes one can be accused of in New York. Depending upon the circumstances of the act and its severity, a homicide can be charged as first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, attempted murder or another offense. New York Homicide Penalties Penalties for homicide in New York are severe. Con …
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Larceny

Larceny is wrongfully taking or withholding another’s property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of that property. As opposed to the more general term theft, larceny most involve personal property as opposed to more intangible property such as intellectual property.  The crime of larceny is defined in the NY Penal code section 155. Larceny can be either a felony or misdemeanor …
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Robbery

Robbery is the act of depriving someone of their personal property while in their presence through the use of force or fear. The property can either be taken from the person or from their immediate surroundings. If a deadly weapon such as a gun is used or the victim suffers physical harm, the act can be classified as “armed” or “aggravated” and the severity of the punishment can be increased. R …
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Sex Crimes

Crimes such as rape, indecent exposure and sexual assault are a difficult area of the law. Virtually any person can claim that you have committed a sexual offense against them, and the police will automatically believe the accuser. Our extremely skilled attorneys know the law and are willing to aggressively advocate for our clients. We have successfully defended clients, and for many, we have been …
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White Collar Crimes

White-collar crimes are fraud, bankruptcy fraud, bribery, insider trading, embezzlement, computer crime, medical crime, public corruption, identity theft, environmental crime, pension fund crime, RICO crimes, consumer fraud, occupational crime, securities fraud, financial fraud, and forgery.  White collar crimes are generally non-violent in nature and are commonly committed by individuals witho …
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