Will I Be Detained After a Guilty Plea in Federal Court?

It is important to understand whether you will be detained after a guilty plea in federal court. In ...

What Happens if I Tamper With a Witness?

Anyone with a criminal case has probably wondered, what happens to my case if a witness doesn't show ...

What To Do If You Missed Your Court Appearance

One of the most stressful things about having a criminal case is keeping track of your appearance dates ...
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What is a Federal Pre-Trial Interview?

During your first appearance in federal court, a District Court Judge will determine if you should be detained ...

What is New York Unlawful Surveillance?

New York Unlawful Surveillance charges involve unlawful monitoring of another individual dressing or undressing or the sexual or ...
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Is Skipping Jury Duty a Crime?

The jury system is the cornerstone of our criminal justice system. Without jurors being available to hear cases, ...
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How Do I Seal a Criminal Case on My Rap Sheet?

If you have previously been arrested in New York, you may be wondering if there are ways to ...

What is a Voluntary Surrender?

A voluntary surrender is a turn-in at the precinct, that has been pre-arranged by your attorney for arrest ...
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New York 30.30 Suspension Due To COVID-19

With Courts slowly reopening operations, the biggest question on the minds of clients and criminal defense attorneys is ...
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Is Stealthing a Crime in New York?

Is Stealthing a Crime in New York? The short answer to the question "Is stealthing a crime in ...
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What is a Consent to Search?

What is a Consent to Search? A consent to search is allowing the police or members of law ...
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Can I Get in Trouble for Sending a Nude Photo to a Minor?

Frequently, online communications with strangers develop into texting and exchanging intimate photos. Although generally not an issue between ...
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How To Defend A Family Offense Petition

New York has a provision under Article 8 of the Family Court Act for victims of Domestic Violence ...

What is a New York Preliminary Hearing?

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York Preliminary Hearings are once again making an appearance in state ...
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2020 Bail Reform and Discovery Update

2020 has been an unprecedented year in many ways. In the New York criminal justice system, there were ...
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How Much Should I Tell My Criminal Defense Attorney

How Much Should I Tell My Criminal Defense Attorney If you are meeting with an attorney for the ...

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