The recent sentencing of former Congressman George Santos has sparked headlines across the country — not just for the political drama involved, but for what it underscores about how the federal government prosecutes criminal cases. At Obedin and Weissman, we’re not interested in political commentary. What matters to us — and to our clients —
When facing criminal charges that carry mandatory prison time, the quality of legal defense can mean the difference between a devastating outcome and a second chance. This case involved a young man charged with a violent felony offense in Suffolk County, NY—a charge that could have changed the course of his life forever. Thanks to strategic
Criminal defense lawyer Glenn Obedin comments on man charged for NYC Pride threat.
Suffolk County criminal defense lawyer Ira Weissman comments on representation of defendant accused of drug trafficking…
If you have been charged with shoplifting it is essential that you take action immediately and hire a high quality criminal defense attorney. They have the experience necessary to create the reasonable doubt needed to keep the charge from sticking. This is definitely a charge that you do not want a conviction in as it
When writing a check for an amount that isn’t available in a bank account, a person is participating in fraudulent activity. The fraudulent activity is commonly referred to as check fraud. If you end up going to court for writing bad checks, it’s quite possible you could use the excuse of not realizing what you
Most people are raised from a young age to understand what stealing means. This lesson usually begins when a child takes something that doesn’t belong to them. Because we have learned what stealing is as children, when a person is charged with theft, it usually requires very little explanation. However, when it comes to the
Forgery is a type of white-collar crime. There are several types of it that involve reproducing a signature, document, or any other item which is intended to deceive someone. If the item is passed along by an individual claiming that it is real or legitimate, that person could be liable for fraud. This type of
Accused of committing a crime on the federal level? If so, it is best to hire an experienced professional for the best defense. Because federal courts function in a different way than state courts, it is better to have a federal criminal defense attorney on your side. Federal courts preside over all US Constitution and
Domestic violence cases are amongst the most common cases handled by criminal defense lawyers. As such, it is vital that attorneys possess good knowledge of the laws that govern domestic violence if they want to run a successful practice. However, it is crucial that lay citizens also understand these laws too. Domestic violence can be