Hempstead, NY
Criminal defense Lawyer at Hempstead, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills ... +2 more
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See Full GuideIf you've initially been charged with a felony, but haven't yet been indicted, you usually will be arrested and brought before an Arraignment Judge in District Court who will set bail on you and then s...
See Full GuideIf you are convicted of a Violation, which is not a crime, you can be sentenced to as much as 15 days in jail, a $250 fine and/or a Conditional Discharge for up to one year. This is important to know ...
See Full GuideIf you are convicted of an "A" Misdemeanor in New York state, you can serve up to 1 year in jail, 3 years on Probation or be fined a maximum of $1000. However, its important to remember that you get 1...
See Full GuideIf you are placed on Probation in New York, the Judge will issue you an Order which sets forth the requirements you must meet and the Probation Department will enforce them. If you fail to abide by th...
See Full GuideWhile many states require consent to record a conversation you have with someone else, in New York state, as long as you are a party to the converstation, you may safely record it for future use. This...
See Full GuideYouthful Offender means anyone who commits a crime while still under the age of 19 years of age. In those situations, a judge can and will set aside a conviction for most crimes on the basis that the d...
See Full GuideThere is a big difference between age 15 and 16 and how your criminal case is handled. Up to the age of 16, if you are arrested for a criminal matter, your case is handled in Family Court. However, o...
See Full GuideYou can also use the underlying "bad acts" of a prior conviction and even if the person wasn't convicted of that specific crime, you may still be able impeach them with the underlying act itself. ...
See Full GuideYou can also impeach a witness by asking them about their prior convictions. If those convictions bear upon that witnesses credibility, then they are a good place to start your questioning. It will i...
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