There is no question that one of the single biggest developments in criminal investigative techniques — and the criminal law landscape — over the last several decades has been the emergence of DNA evidence. Indeed, it’s become a very powerful tool for prosecutors and law enforcement officials alike, with the latter developing a massive database of samples and increasingly sophisticated techniques designed to capitalize upon its accuracy.

The Fourth Amendment expressly protects the “right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” Furthermore, it dictates that, absent certain exceptions, no searches may be undertaken by law enforcement officials absent a warrant supported by probable cause.

Michael V. Cibella, founding member at the Law Offices of Michael V. Cibella, LLC, has been named one of the top Criminal Defense Attorneys of 2016 in the New York Metro Area by Super Lawyers. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top attorneys in different regions via a multi-phase selection process that involves peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation. This is the third time Mr. Cibella has been named one of the New York Metro Area top Criminal Defense Attorneys by Super Lawyers as published in the Magazine Section of the New York Times.  Mr. Cibella was also recognized by Super Lawyers in 2014 and 2015.

Michael V. Cibella, founding member at the Law Offices of Michael V. Cibella, LLC, has been named one of the top Criminal Defense Attorneys of 2016 in the New York Metro Area by Super Lawyers. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top attorneys in different regions via a multi-phase selection process that involves peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation. This is the third time Mr. Cibella has been named one of the New York Metro Area top Criminal Defense Attorneys by Super Lawyers as published in the Magazine Section of the New York Times.  Mr. Cibella was also recognized by Super Lawyers in 2014 and 2015.

Michael V. Cibella, founding member at the Law Offices of Michael V. Cibella, LLC, has been named one of the top Criminal Defense Attorneys of 2016 in the New York Metro Area by Super Lawyers. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top attorneys in different regions via a multi-phase selection process that involves peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation. This is the third time Mr. Cibella has been named one of the New York Metro Area top Criminal Defense Attorneys by Super Lawyers as published in the Magazine Section of the New York Times.  Mr. Cibella was also recognized by Super Lawyers in 2014 and 2015.

On behalf of Michael V. Cibella, LLC posted in Sex Crimes on Friday, June 16, 2017.

The proliferation of everything from smartphones and wireless internet access to social media outlets and file sharing platforms means we are now more connected than ever. Indeed, when was the last time you didn’t think of voicing a pressing concern or sharing an incredible photo with your family, friends or the internet at large?

On behalf of Michael V. Cibella, LLC posted in blog on Sunday, June 11, 2017.

A 16-year-old saw the lights from a police car come on behind him, and he says that he was so startled that he crashed his car. Rather than helping him, he and his father then say that the police attacked and beat him.

Michael V. Cibella, founding member at the Law Offices of Michael V. Cibella, LLC, has been named one of the top Criminal Defense Attorneys of 2016 in the New York Metro Area by Super Lawyers. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top attorneys in different regions via a multi-phase selection process that involves peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation. This is the third time Mr. Cibella has been named one of the New York Metro Area top Criminal Defense Attorneys by Super Lawyers as published in the Magazine Section of the New York Times.  Mr. Cibella was also recognized by Super Lawyers in 2014 and 2015.

Even if they’ve never had any encounter with the court system, there are certain principles of criminal law with which most people are familiar thanks to popular television shows and films.

For example, most people know police officers will need a warrant to search their home and that they must be read their Miranda rights if they are placed under arrest. Furthermore, most know that a misdemeanor is a lesser offense in the eyes of the law than a felony.

Gun and weapons laws are complicated, and it’s easy to make a mistake when purchasing a firearm. For example, you might have a good friend who promises you that the gun he’s selling is legitimate and legal. Nevertheless, you later find out the hard way that you’re in possession of an illegal firearm.

The illegal gun trade is massive throughout the United States and New York and federal authorities are diligent about enforcing gun laws – especially right now. In fact, at the end of February, the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office reported that the New York City Firearms Investigation Unite carried out the largest “gun bust” in the history of Brooklyn.