by Elena Fast | May 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Elena Fast | May 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Elena Fast | May 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Elena Fast | May 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Elena Fast | Apr 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Elena Fast | Apr 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
