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New York State Penal Law Article 120 Assault Charges

André Sedlak, Esq.

  In New York State Penal Law there are fourteen (14) variations of Criminal Assault ranging from an A – Misdemeanor to B – Felony.   Under the law, an Assault or a physical attack is an intentional act committed by the Accused that results in harmful bodily injury or offensive contact to another person. To be charged with criminal Assault … [Read more...]

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Michael Jackson is charged with child molestation

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Michael Jackson is charged with child molestation. November 20, 2003:  In Santa Barbara CA, Michael Jackson is charged with seven (7) counts of child molestation and two (2) counts of administering an intoxicating agent for the purpose of committing a felony.   The complaint accused Jackson of having "substantial sexual conduct" with a boy under the age … [Read more...]

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Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument

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Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument. A crime few people ever think about but, recently with the dramatic escalation of identity theft and fraudulent tax returns, it is a crime that law enforcement is taking very seriously and combating aggressively.  The hyper focus on this crime has led to an expansive number arrests and a conviction of this … [Read more...]

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Arnold Rothstein is murdered after the most famous poker game of all time.

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Arnold Rothstein is murdered after the most famous poker game of all time. November 4, 1928:  At the Park Central Hotel in NYC, Arnold Rothstein is shot by a hit-man for refusing to pay $475,000.00 in markers lost in a three day poker game. The gambler George "Hump" McManus was responsible for collecting all debts at the game and was soon arrested for … [Read more...]

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The capture of “Black Bart the poet”

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The capture of "Black Bart the poet" November 3, 1883:   In Copperopolis, California,  "Black Bart the poet" a/k/a Charles E. Bowles, conducts his last stagecoach robbery.  Bowels, was an English born criminal known for leaving poems behind at two of his robberies.  During his final robbery, a shootout ensued between Bowels the stage driver and a … [Read more...]

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