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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 York Penal Law, there are two different unlawful surveillance charges. Specifically, they are; New York...

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 in both criminal and civil penalties. Who is Required to Serve on Jury Duty? To...

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 the subsequent time waiting for the arraignment is incredibly unnerving and uncomfortable to say the...

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 exchanging intimate photos with a minor, it is important to stop all further communications with...

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 and retain a criminal defense attorney to defend a family offense petition. What is a...

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 suspended due to COVID-19. A preliminary hearing involves the judge hearing testimony presented by the...

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 Discovery Reform. New York 2020 Bail Reform Act Prior to 2020 Bail Reform Act Prior...

How Much Should I Tell My Criminal Defense Attorney If you are meeting with an attorney for the first time, you may be wondering "How much should I tell my criminal defense attorney?" Or "Should I tell my criminal defense attorney I'm guilty?" The answer entirely depends both on you and your attorney's preference. However,...