What is a Federal Detention Hearing?
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...
How To Prepare For a Proffer Session
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...
FAQs About New York Child Pornography Cases
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...
What is New York Youthful Offender Status?
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...
Can I Terminate Probation Early?
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...
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 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...
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 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,...
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. 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 The...
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 pending the outcome of your trial, or if there exists a set of conditions that will both guarantee your appearance for future court appearances as well as...
What is New York Unlawful Surveillance?
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...
Is Skipping Jury Duty a Crime?
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...
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 processing and the commencement of a criminal case against you. Why Should I Agree to a Voluntary Surrender? Admittedly, arrest processing and the subsequent...