Crime of
Terrorism
The crime ofterrorism in New York is considered a class A-I
felony offense and a serious violent felony crime. New York
Statute 490.25 states that a person may be found guilty of the crime
of terrorism when they intend to intimidate or coerce civilians or
influence government policy or affect the conduct of government by
murder, assassination or kidnapping. If convicted, a person could
face loss of constitutional rights such as the right to vote, serve
life in prison without parole or a death sentence when the terrorist
offense is considered murder in the first degree, and other
consequences.
Terrorist acts
cause emotional, physical and economic harm to the victims, their
families and society at large. Ever since 911, the laws have become
stricter and law enforcement and prosecutors are vigilant about
stopping, catching and making convictions. Fighting a terrorism
charge in New York requires the expertise and assistance of an
experienced New York criminal defense lawyer.
Other Related
Charges
There are other
related charges you could be convicted of even if you did not commit
a terrorist act. You could be convicted of hindering prosecution of a
terrorist in the second degree under New York Statute Section 490.30
or hindering prosecution of a terrorist in the first degree if
someone was killed during a terrorist act, under Section 490.35, if
you give aid to a person who you know has engaged in such terrorist
act.
In addition, you
could also face a charge of criminal possession of a chemical weapon
or biological weapon in the first degree, second degree or third
degree if there was intent to use it to cause serious injury or death
to someone under New York Statute Sections 490.37, 490.40 or 490.45.
Criminal possession of a chemical weapon or biological weapon in the
first degree is a considered a class A-I felony, in the second degree
a class A-II felony and in the third degree a
class B felony.
The
consequences of being accused of making a terrorist threat,
participating in a terrorist act or being accused of hindering the
prosecution of a terrorist can have long lasting implications on your
life. If convicted, you face serious penalties and jail time or even
the death penalty. A New City criminal defense attorney is trained
and skilled at helping clients facing terrorist charges. Our
experienced NY criminal defense attorneys will investigate the
evidence, talk to witnesses, and above all make sure that your rights
are protected.
We will help you fight the charges by building strong defenses on your behalf. Being falsely accused of such a serious crime can be quite frightening to someone who has never been arrested before. That is why we will be with you every step of the way until your case has been resolved in a fair, equitable and just manner.
We will help you fight the charges by building strong defenses on your behalf. Being falsely accused of such a serious crime can be quite frightening to someone who has never been arrested before. That is why we will be with you every step of the way until your case has been resolved in a fair, equitable and just manner.
