Blog: Criminal Defense

Why Charges Can Come Weeks After a Police Encounter in Brooklyn

Jan 30, 2026

If the police questioned you in Brooklyn and then let you go, it is natural to assume that means you are in the clear. For many people, that moment feels like the end of the story. But sometimes it is not. Days or even weeks later, a summons arrives, investigators call asking to “follow up,” or a case appears to be moving forward after the fact. When that happens, people often ask the same question:...

Know Your Rights During a Brooklyn Street Encounter with Police

Jan 16, 2026

Encounters with the police can happen anywhere in Brooklyn, on a sidewalk, near a subway entrance, outside a store, or while driving home from work. For many people, these interactions are brief and uneventful. For others, they are confusing, stressful, or raise serious questions about what the police are legally allowed to do, and what rights the individual has in that moment. We believe that knowing your rights is not about being confrontational. It is...

Weapon-Free Zones in Brooklyn: Why Possessing a Gun Near a School, Park, or Transit Hub Can Raise the Stakes

Oct 22, 2025

Brooklyn is a vibrant, diverse community where families, students, and visitors share space every day. From playgrounds in Prospect Park to subway platforms during the morning rush, thousands of people cross paths across this borough daily. But when firearms enter those public spaces, especially designated weapon-free zones, the legal stakes rise fast. At Roger Victor Archibald, PLLC, our firm has seen how a single moment of misunderstanding or a misplaced firearm can turn into a...