Grand Jury immunity is sometimes conferred to individuals that testify before the Grand Jury. Whether Grand Jury immunity is conferred depends on the status of the individual who is testifying before the Grand Jury. That is to say, whether you … Read More
Typically, when you think of discovery on criminal cases, it is the discovery by the Government or the prosecutor that comes to mind. Although not as common, there are also defense discovery obligations that apply to criminal cases. What Laws … Read More
In 2020, New York introduced bail reform, which eliminated cash bail in approximately 90% of all cases pending in New York State criminal court. Thus, codifying which bail conditions judges can set on criminal cases. It is estimated that because … Read More
Detention hearings are evidentiary hearings that are conducted by Magistrate Judges or District Court Judges to determine if an individual should be detained pending the resolution or sentencing on a federal criminal case. Who Conducts a Federal Detention Hearing? A … Read More
If your attorney is counseling that you should consider going in for a proffer session, you may be asking yourself, what is it and how to prepare for a proffer session? You are not alone in asking that question. That … Read More
New York Child Pornography cases are aggressively prosecuted under both New York State and federal law. Some of these cases have mandatory minimums, while others are punishable by significant jail time. These are some of the frequently asked questions regarding … Read More
New York Youthful Offender Adjudication is a special provision in the Criminal Procedure Law that allows young people avoid having a permanent criminal record. Individuals who receive a Youthful Offender adjudication are considered not to have a criminal record because … Read More
If you have been sentenced to probation, you may be wondering if you can terminate probation early. The short answer is that you may be able to terminate your probation early if certain conditions are met. How Long Do I … Read More
It is important to understand whether you will be detained after a guilty plea in federal court. In some situations, you may be detained after the plea pending sentencing. Yet, in some other situations, you can be released. While you … Read More
Anyone with a criminal case has probably wondered, what happens to my case if a witness doesn’t show up for court? Generally speaking, if the prosecutor cannot get the witness to come testify at trial within a certain time period, … Read More