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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 federal detention hearing is conducted by...

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 is because proffer sessions are rarely used in New York state practice,...

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 New York Child Pornography cases. How Do Police Conduct...

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 a Youthful Offender adjudication is not considered a criminal conviction.

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 Need to Be On Probation Before Applying for Early...

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 may not necessarily be detained after a guilty plea in federal court,...

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, the case will be dismissed. That is, if the prosecutor is absolutely...

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 your court appearance. 1. Do Not Worry

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...

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...

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...