New York City Arraignments
Apr 10, 2015
Arraignment is a "critical stage" in a criminal case triggering an accused’s right to counsel (Hamilton v Alabama, 368 US 52). This guide explains the important rights at stake at arraignment and deta...
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Public Urination in Manhattan
Feb 25, 2011
If you receive a
summons for public urination in Manhattan, you will most likely be given
instructions to appear at a certain date at the branch of the New York Criminal
Court located at 346 Broadway....
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Summary of Marijuana-related Offenses in New York City
Feb 25, 2011
According to an article
in The New York Times on February 11,
2011, last year in New York City, more people were arrested on charges of
marijuana possession than during the entire period from 1978 to ...
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A Quick Primer on Misdemeanors in New York State
Feb 14, 2011
A misdemeanor in New York State is defined as a crime punishable by
less than one year in prison. There are three categories of misdemeanors
in New York:
(1) Class A misdemeanors, such as Petit La...
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A Brief Summary of Shoplifting and Larceny in New York City
Feb 10, 2011
Given New York City's status as the retail capital of the world, it should
come as no surprise that shoplifting cases are among the most common criminal cases
in the New York City Criminal Court. Wheth...
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