Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

I need to know if the feds or new york state has a law

Is there a real law about being guilty by association I live in Brooklyn, New York, and just don't know where to look for the answer?


Asked on 6/29/08, 1:30 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
James Kats James S. Kats, Esq.

Re: I need to know if the feds or new york state has a law

No, there is no such "law" on any books. That expression is like a proverb. All it means is that people's tendency is to believe someone guilty for associating with a guilty person; that is, you are believed guilty by association only.

James Kats, Esq. www.lawjsk.com

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Answered on 7/03/08, 2:33 pm
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: I need to know if the feds or new york state has a law

Guilty by association is not a law. However, if people you associate with are doing illegal things, you can be implictated in those activities because of your association with them.

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Answered on 6/29/08, 1:50 pm
Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

Re: I need to know if the feds or new york state has a law

Need more information:

Who are you associating with?

What did they do that you feel that associating with them is a problem?

Have you been implicated in the scheme that they are accused of?

What is your background and do you have a record?

If you contact me, I can give you a detailed answer to your question.

My office can be reached at 516.746.4747 or at [email protected].

Joel R. Salinger, Esq.

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Answered on 6/29/08, 11:35 pm


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