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What is a 5K1 Letter?

A 5K1 letter is a document that the U.S. Attorney's Office files with the federal district court judge to seek leniency on your behalf with the Court at sentencing. 5K1 letters, which are also disparagingly called "snitch letters," or "snitch credit" are given to defendants who cooperate with the Government and provide...
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What is a CPL 440.10 Motion?

CPL 440.10 Motion is filed criminal cases to vacate the judgment of conviction. Unlike a direct appeal, that addresses things that went wrong during the trial based on the trial transcript, a CPL 440.10 motion isn't just based on what happened at trial, but on everything else that happened in the case....
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What Is ACD Under NY Law

You may be wondering what a NY ACD is if you have spent any time in New York Criminal Court. In simple terms, an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal (commonly called "ACD" or "ACOD"), is the winning lottery ticket of a resolution for a criminal matter. Ultimately, if you stay out of...
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