Written by attorney Jeffrey Lustick, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
The Complaint. Unless you have already been indicted (formally charged) by a grand jury, the charges against you are begun by a sworn statement (called a complaint) presented to a U.S. Magistrate... more
Written by attorney Anthony Colleluori, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Where is the court. If you are charged with a traffic violations that is not a crime, you will go to the Nassau County TVPB. It is located at 16 Cooper Street Hempstead NY. Finding this can be... more
Written by attorney Theodore Robinson, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Most DUI Defendants have never been arrested for anything before and don't know what to expect. It can be embarrassing and daunting to be arrested for anything, but DUI usually carries less of a... more
Written by attorney David Weilbacher, Esq., about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
No Reasonable Suspicion to Make a Stop. For law enforcement, there must be a valid reason to legally make a traffic stop. The Fourth Amendment requires an officer have a reasonable suspicion that a... more
Written by attorney Diane Bass, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Q: "Can I go to court without an attorney?" A: You should always be represented in court by an attorney when facing criminal charges. An attorney will facilitate the best possible outcome for your... more
Written by attorney Robert Marshall, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
If you are the defendant, charged with a crime, THE JUDGE WILL NOT READ YOUR LETTERS.. You should have a lawyer representing you in a criminal case... so let him or her do the talking. Except in... more
Written by attorney Jeffrey Lustick, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Have you been ticketed through a traffic enforcement camera? Here's how you can fight back! Use this checklist to see if how the photo ticket you received will stand up in court. Was the photo... more
Written by attorney Jonathan Blecher, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Saving money. Defendants who are represented by private counsel can save a bundle on attorneys' fees by accepting a plea bargain. It almost always takes more time and effort to bring a case to trial... more
Written by attorney Roderick White, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Background. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are rules that purport to set out a uniform sentencing policy for individuals convicted of crimes in the United States federal court system. The... more
Written by Avvo Staff, almost 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
A witness in a criminal case is someone who testifies at a court hearing because they observed and/or have direct knowledge of a crime or significant event. They help lawyers verify versions of the... more
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