Traffic violation

You should consult with a criminal defense attorney and/or an attorney who handles traffic matters. If you were driving without insurance you may...

You should consult with your attorney and he should explain the status of the case and how he is handling your matter. It is likely he is referring...

20 year old first time arrest/ DAT

It is somewhat difficult to give a precise answer to this question, but a good place to start is at NewYorkDAT.Com. Many of the District Attorney's...

Can you be recharged with a higher offense if you don't accept a plea?

Prosecutors can usually go back into the Grand Jury and present additional charges after the first indictment. Certain things may hamper their...

I will be arrested for check fraud and theft? How can I debate this?

As a prosecutor and NY criminal defense attorney I have handled larceny and fraud cases ranging from a few hundred dollars to multiple millions of...

What are the possible alternative sentences to a second time petit larceny arrest?

There are numerous alternatives to incarceration. A second time offender for petit larceny in New York City is likely to be offered a violation...