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By: Michael J. McConnell, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer If you’ve been arrested for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree under Penal Law Section 265.03(3) while visiting New York, it’s important to know that you’re charged with a Class C Violent Felony that is punishable by at...

By: Michael J. McConnell, NY Criminal Defense Attorney When someone hires me right after being arrested, my job begins immediately. The first step is to meet with the client (often as soon as possible after the arrest) to explain exactly what they’re charged with, what those charges mean, and...

By: Michael J. McConnell, NY Criminal Defense Attorney When police or prosecutors decide someone is guilty, they often start looking only for facts that fit that idea. This is called confirmation bias. Confirmation bias is something that impacts all of us. We’re human after all. But...

By: Michael J. McConnell, New York Criminal Defense Attorney and Owner of the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell Getting a call from a detective with the NYPD or having someone from the NYPD warrants squad banging on your door can be startling. You might not be sure what...

By: Michael J. McConnell, Criminal Defense Attorney Dedicated to Fighting for the Wrongfully Accused in NYC and the Surrounding Areas Few things are more dangerous to the integrity of our criminal justice system than lying witnesses. False testimony — whether it’s subtle or bold, intentional or misguided — has...

By: Michael J. McConnell, Criminal Defense Attorney Dedicated to Fighting for the Wrongfully Accused in NYC and the Surrounding Areas Few things are more dangerous to the integrity of our criminal justice system than lying witnesses. False testimony — whether it’s subtle or bold, intentional or misguided — has...

By: Michael J. McConnell, Criminal Defense Attorney in New York Getting arrested is often a scary experience. It is normal to feel nervous, confused, and maybe even angry. Human nature in that situation is to want to explain yourself. To tell the police your side of the story. Maybe...