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
One of the most stressful things about having a criminal case is keeping track of your appearance dates. Undoubtedly, life may have gotten in the way and you missed your court appearance. Here is what to do if you missed … Read More
During your first appearance in federal court, a District Court Judge will determine if you should be detained pending the outcome of your trial, or if there exists a set of conditions that will both guarantee your appearance for future … Read More
New York Unlawful Surveillance charges involve unlawful monitoring of another individual dressing or undressing or the sexual or other intimate parts of a person, without their consent or knowledge, when such person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Under New … Read More
The jury system is the cornerstone of our criminal justice system. Without jurors being available to hear cases, the mechanism by which cases are resolved will come to an abrupt halt. Under New York law, skipping jury duty can result … Read More
If you have previously been arrested in New York, you may be wondering if there are ways to seal a criminal case. Under New York Law, some lower-level cases seal automatically after a certain time period. Other cases require a … Read More
A voluntary surrender is a turn-in at the precinct, that has been pre-arranged by your attorney for arrest processing and the commencement of a criminal case against you. Why Should I Agree to a Voluntary Surrender? Admittedly, arrest processing and … Read More