by Leopold Gross | Aug 21, 2026 | Theft, Assault
If you or someone you love is facing burglary charges in New York City, one of the first questions is simple: is burglary a violent crime? The answer under New York law depends on the degree. Burglary in the first and second degree are classified as violent felony... 
by Leopold Gross | Aug 14, 2026 | Theft
If you have been accused of receiving stolen property in New York, the charge on your paperwork will usually have a different name: criminal possession of stolen property. These cases can be highly fact-specific. It is not enough for prosecutors to show that property... 
by Leopold Gross | Aug 7, 2026 | Theft
There is no separate New York crime called “theft by false pretenses” or “theft by deception.” Instead, New York treats obtaining property through certain intentional misrepresentations as larceny under Penal Law Article 155. Depending on the value and type of... 
by Leopold Gross | Jul 20, 2026 | Theft
Being charged with petit larceny in New York City can feel overwhelming, but the situation is rarely as hopeless as it seems. For many people, especially first-time offenders, petit larceny charges are resolved without a conviction. Understanding how the process... 
by Leopold Gross | Jul 17, 2026 | Theft
Facing accusations of stealing from an employer, client, or organization is frightening, and the stakes are high. If you want to understand how to get out of embezzlement charges in New York, the first thing to know is that the outcome often depends on decisions you...