Pre Trial motions in a Criminal Case
Feb 21, 2011
If the Defendant is charged with a felony and if he was Indicted by the Grand Jury ( see previous article The Grand Jury ) the Defendants attorney should consider making a Motion to Inspect the Minut...
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A Brief Overview of the Appeals Process
Feb 21, 2011
The process of appealing an unfavorable decision ( usually after a
trial ) whether in a Criminal or Civil Case and whether in a NY State
or in a Federal case is substantially the same with some relat...
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Preliminary Hearing ( aka Felony Exam )
Feb 20, 2011
The question of whether a defendant should request and participate in
a felony exam is similar to the questions of whether the defendant
should testify before The Grand Jury (see previous article The...
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A Brief Overview of Federal Litigation
Feb 20, 2011
Unlike in State Courts in New York where only certain types of cases
require electronic filing of documents, the Federal Courts ( both
Bankruptcy Courts and the U. S. District Courts ) require it i...
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Negligence Cases
Feb 19, 2011
There are many types of Negligence cases, but the following are the most common types.
1. Personal Injury
2. Malpractice Cases
a) Medical Malpractice
b) Dental Malpractice
c) Legal Malpractice
d) Malpr...
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The Grand Jury
Feb 19, 2011
The Grand jury is only used in Criminal Felony cases, not misdemeanors. Its function is to determine whether there is reasonable cause to
believe that the defendant committed the crime charged. This i...
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What Happens next after Arraignment
Feb 12, 2011
After Arraignment ( see previous article Arraignment, Release on
own Recognizance, Bail ) the court sets another court date . Prior to
or on this court date, the Defense attorney usually decides whe...
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Estate Administration
Feb 12, 2011
The Process of Estate Administration generally takes 2 forms- 1. Estate Administration, 2. Probate of the Estate.
Estate Administration is for estates in which the decedent (
the person who died ) did...
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Basic Documents Everyone Should Have for Estate Planning
Feb 05, 2011
There are 4 basic documents everyone should have for Estate Planning. They are :
1.A Last Will and Testament
2. A Durable Power of Attorney
3. A Health Care Proxy
4. A NY Living Will
I will briefly...
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Arraignment, Release on Own Recognizance, Bail
Feb 05, 2011
Arraignment on the charge(s) occurs shortly after
arrest and is when you are brought before a judge to enter a plea (
usually you should always plead not guilty at this beginning stage of
the crimin...
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