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 what does the 6 month lull in Court operations mean for my case? More specifically, what does a 30.30 suspension due to Covid-19 mean for me? New...
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 New York?" is no. Under the current New York Laws, stealthing cannot be criminally prosecuted, however it can expose you to civil liability. Importantly, laws are constantly...
What is a Consent to Search?
What is a Consent to Search? A consent to search is allowing the police or members of law enforcement to search a certain item or area, over which you have authority. This post will discuss what police need to obtain a search warrant for your property, what a consent...
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 adults, potential issues may result from sending a nude photo to a minor. Once you realize that you have been communicating...
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 to seek orders of protection through Family Court. If you have been served with a family offense petition, do not worry. Consult and retain a criminal defense attorney to...
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 courts. Although Grand Juries typically decide whether there is enough evidence to charge an individual with a felony, Grand Juries have been suspended due to...
2020 Bail Reform and Discovery Update
2020 has been an unprecedented year in many ways. In the New York criminal justice system, there were two major Criminal Practice Updates. Specifically, the two major changes from the legislation were: New York Bail Reform Act, AND New York Discovery Reform. New York...
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 first time, you may be wondering "How much should I tell my criminal defense attorney?" Or "Should I tell my criminal defense attorney I'm guilty?" The answer entirely...
Fled US with an Open Criminal Case
I Fled U.S. With an Open Criminal Case, And Now Want to Come Back, What Do I Do? A very common question that we get as criminal defense attorneys is what a client should do after they fled US with an open criminal case and are now looking to come back to the United...
Can I testify in the Grand Jury?
In New York State, individuals accused of crimes have a right to testify in the Grand Jury. A Grand Jury must hear all felony matters to decide if there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crime. Felonies are crimes that are punishable by more than one year in...
NY Green Light Law & Prior Fraudulent Application
NY Green Light Law & Prior Fraudulent Application Since December 2019, New York's Green Light Law has been in effect. Under NY Green Light Law, any New York State Resident over the age of 16 can apply for a non-commercial drivers license or permit regardless of...
New York Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act
New York Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (NY DVSJA) was passed in May 2019. This recently enacted law permits the courts to sentence victims of domestic violence to lower alternative sentences if the individuals meet certain statutory requirements. This charge...