Accused of or Arrested for Hate Crimes in NYC or NY

According to New York law, a person commits a hate crime when he carries out a specific type of offense and intentionally selects the victim based on certain beliefs or perceptions (whether true or not). Some of the beliefs or perceptions a person may have about another individual include:

• Race
• Color
• National origin
• Ancestry
• Gender
• Religion
• Religious practice
• Age
• Disability
• Sexual orientation

Some of the offenses that may constitute a hate crime include:

• Assault
• Menacing
• Reckless endangerment
• Manslaughter
• Stalking
• Aggravated sexual abuse
• Grand larceny
• Criminal mischief

These are not the only offenses that can be part of a hate crime, however. Because of the various nuances involved, it’s important that you talk to a top New York City criminal defense attorney if you’ve been charged with committing a hate crime. Lisa Pelosi is an experienced criminal defense attorney who has extensive knowledge in dealing with a variety of criminal charges, including hate crimes. Lisa is ready and available to take your phone call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Let Lisa Pelosi be your legal advocate in the New York City criminal justice system.