General Overview of Misdemeanors In New York
Sep 09, 2010
A misdemeanor is a crime. New York law defines a misdemeanor as an offense, other than a 'traffic infraction", for which a sentence in excess of fifteen days may be imposed but which a sentence of impr...
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Preliminary Hearings In New York Criminal Cases
Sep 07, 2010
If you are charged with a felony and in custody, you have the right to have a preliminary hearing within 120 hours of being placed in confinement or 144 hours if a weekend or legal holiday falls within...
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Basic Overview of Bail in New York Criminal Cases
Sep 06, 2010
Bail in New York Criminal Cases
The primary purpose of bail in New York is to assure that a criminal defendant will be at all required court appearances. Bail is not to be used as preventive detention...
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