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...
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Criminal Defense
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...
Getting the most out of your New York plea bargain
After you get through the beginning stages of your criminal case, there’s a good chance that the prosecution is going to offer you a plea deal. One of these agreements can save you the time, stress, and uncertainty of trial, and it might spare you from the harsh...
Getting charged in federal court is different, challenging
It is always intimidating to get charged with any type of crime. For those who have never been through the justice system before, it is important to remember that a charge in federal court for weapons crimes, drug trafficking, white collar crimes or some other federal...
Why you should never lie to police officers
Being arrested and interrogated by police officers is a terrifying experience for most people. Even if you are not arrested, simply being stopped and questioned by police officers can be incredibly stressful. Even if you have not done anything wrong, you may be...
Creating a strong criminal defense unique to your matter
Whether it is your first criminal charge or not, being charged with a crime is a serious situation. Your personal and professional reputation are on the line, all while determining how best to defend yourself. This can quickly become an overwhelming and emotional...
Do the police need a warrant to search me?
Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, law enforcement in New Jersey is prohibited from conducting an unlawful search and seizure. This generally means that officers need to have a warrant to search any place where a person has a reasonable expectation...

