What Is A Hate Crime In New York?

Home |  Blog |  What Is A Hate Crime In New York?
Avatar photo

By Jeffery Greco

Recently, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Division of Human Rights will be launching a statewide Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, charged with leading public education and outreach efforts.

The unit is supposed to provide support in communities where hate crimes have occurred.

Thus, we decided it was a good time to talk about what a hate crime is, and how a hate crime accusation might impact your New York criminal case.

Avatar photo
About The Author

Jeffery Greco

Jeffery Greco is an attorney providing legal services covering Criminal Defense and Criminal Defense: White Collar and Criminal Defense: DUI / DWI. Jeffery Greco, who practices law in New York, New York, was selected to Super Lawyers for 2020 - 2023. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. The Super Lawyers selection process takes into account peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice, and other cogent factors. Prior to becoming an attorney, he studied at South Texas College of Law Houston. He graduated in 2004. After passing the bar exam, he was admitted to legal practice in 2005.

es_MXES