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
With Courts slowly reopening operations, the biggest question on the minds of clients and criminal defense attorneys is what does the 6 month lull in Court operations mean for my case? More specifically, what does a 30.30 suspension due to … Read More
Is Stealthing a Crime in New York? The short answer to the question “Is stealthing a crime in New York?” is no. Under the current New York Laws, stealthing cannot be criminally prosecuted, however it can expose you to civil … Read More
What is a Consent to Search? A consent to search is allowing the police or members of law enforcement to search a certain item or area, over which you have authority. This post will discuss what police need to obtain … Read More
Frequently, online communications with strangers develop into texting and exchanging intimate photos. Although generally not an issue between adults, potential issues may result from sending a nude photo to a minor. Once you realize that you have been communicating and … Read More
New York has a provision under Article 8 of the Family Court Act for victims of Domestic Violence to seek orders of protection through Family Court. If you have been served with a family offense petition, do not worry. Consult … Read More
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York Preliminary Hearings are once again making an appearance in state courts. Although Grand Juries typically decide whether there is enough evidence to charge an individual with a felony, Grand Juries have been … Read More
2020 has been an unprecedented year in many ways. In the New York criminal justice system, there were two major Criminal Practice Updates. Specifically, the two major changes from the legislation were: New York Bail Reform Act, AND New York … Read More