Endangering the Welfare of a minor (less than 17 years old) A class "A" misdemeanor.

In need of 440 filing documented and filed with the court. Is there a sub practice of criminal Lawyers that special in 440's ?

Most lawyers who handle appeals will be familiar with CPL 440 motions. You cannot file a 440 while a direct appeal is pending. Some issues like...

Can a sitting nys judge

There are instances where a judge in a civil proceding will set aside a jury verdict. Sometimes the liability and damages are determined...

I believe I have a warrant for unpayed criminal fines relating to a gulty plea over 6 years ago. How do I fix it ?

You can call the Court to determine if the warrant is open. Usually for minor offenses you can appear, but be prepared to pay the fine and any...

This New York Times editorial says that the Brady rule does not apply during plea bargain negotiations. Are the editors wrong?

Brady material should be turned over promptly. If information is in the possession of the prosecutor which might impact upon the willingness to...

I would like to know how can i have my sex offender level cut down from a level 3 to a level 1 if its possibl how can i do this.

Your classification is reviewable by appeal which must be filed within 30 days of classification. The law permits Level 2 Offenders to petition...

If your phone has already been searched or "dumped" you may be too late. However, you should revoke your consent and document the time you do so....

I'm 17 and I have a class B felony drug case going on and it's my first case, seeking good criminal defense representation

If your Legal Aid attorney retired, the office should assign a new attorney to you. I would call the Legal Aid office to determine who is now...

Can the minutes at my sentencing be used as evidence against my codefendant

A recent decision in Bronx County discussed the use of a co-defendant's plea minutes. Since the co-defendant is "unavailable" his/her pleas...

Opposition papers

Procedural History and Statement of Facts or Factual History are very commonly used. In a responding brief or memorandum it is appropriate to use...