THE ARRAIGNMENT PROCESS IN NEW YORK CITY
Mar 30, 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 det...
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Received a Pink Summons for Public Urination in NYC?
Apr 15, 2011
Public Urination in NYC
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 ...
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The Ins and Outs of the Marijuana ACD in NYC
Apr 15, 2011
Summary of Marijuana-related Offenses in New York
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 poss...
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Charged with Shoplifiting in NYC? Here's the 411.
Feb 09, 2011
Given NYCs 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. Whether you are ...
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Understanding Orders of Protection in New York
Jan 26, 2011
New York recognizes both temporary and permanent orders of protection. A temporary order of protection refers to an order that remains in place while a case is still pending i.e., before a defendant ha...
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An Overview of New York's Revised Rockefeller Era Drug Laws
Jan 26, 2011
Although many people still face mandatory periods of incarceration, the New York's new drug laws now focus on rehabilitation and reduce prison sentences for simple possession offenses. The new laws cre...
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An Introduction to the Misdemeanor Process in New York
Jan 15, 2011
THE MISDEMEANOR PROCESS In New York State a misdemeanor is defined as a crime punishable by less than one year in jail. There are three categories of misdemeanors in New York i.e., class A misdemeanors...
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An Introduction to Felony Criminal Practice and the Grand Jury Process
Jan 15, 2011
FELONY PRACTICE
In New York State, felony practice is considerably more complicated because of the plea-bargaining guidelines, procedural issues, and the complicated nature of felony sentencing.
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