Years ago, it used to be that you’d have to attend a bail hearing after your arrest to see if you could be released on your own recognizance or if you had to post bail before you could be released. But that’s no longer the case. Now, in the days following your arrest...
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Criminal Defense
Tips for coping with the stress of pending criminal charges
The reality is that is a criminal conviction can upend life as you know it. It can threaten you with extensive incarceration, devastating fines, and harm to your reputation that can negatively impact your standing in the community, your career, and your relationship...
Proposed law would compel suspected drugged drivers to give blood
In New Jersey, the legalization of recreational marijuana has changed the landscape significantly. While people 21 and older can purchase the substance, they can still face charges of driving under the influence if they use it before getting behind the wheel. Like...
Defending against a drunk driving charge
A drunk driving conviction can have more serious consequences than you may realize. Even if you manage to escape any significant jail time, you still face the loss of your driver’s license and major fines. Additionally, a DWI conviction could cause you to lose your...
The importance of your right to remain silent
Most of us are familiar with the phrase “you have the right to remain silent.” It is usually recognized as the words spoken to someone who is being placed under arrest. Even if you have not heard them spoken to you directly, the words may have become so familiar to...
Should you accept representation from a public defender?
When you’re charged with a crime, the court is going to consider whether you qualify for the appointment of a public defender. This analysis will be based on your financial positioning, with lower income individuals qualifying for such representation. But you don’t...
Criminal charges and your eligibility for diversionary programs
The criminal system is sometimes portrayed as linear by Hollywood. However, the criminal procedures are anything but straightforward and predictable. While some cases might follow a path that begins with an arrest and charge and ends with a trial and verdict, many...
What is a Miranda rights violation?
Police officers have the right to question anyone they believe is suspected of a crime. However, if the person is in police custody, the officer must read them their Miranda rights prior to beginning the interrogation process. The police must tell you of the...
Can you use these defenses in your white-collar crime case?
White-collar crime charges like those pertaining to fraud, embezzlement, and identity theft are aggressively prosecuted in New York. What that means for you or your loved one is that the stakes are high. A white-collar crime conviction can lead to devastating...
When can the police legally pull you over?
A lot of arrests in New York stem from traffic stops. An officer suspects that you’re driving drunk and pulls you over, or you’re accused of committing a traffic infraction that leads to a stop, a search, and an arrest for something like drug possession. Regardless of...