What is Menacing in New York?

Posted on June 1, 2020

What is Menacing in NY?

120.13 Menacing in the first degree.
A person is guilty of menacing in the first degree when he or she commits the crime of menacing in the second degree and has been
previously convicted of the crime of menacing in the second degree or the crime of menacing a police officer or ...

Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree, Criminal Contempt in the 1st Degree, and Aggravated Criminal Contempt (NYS Penal Law Section 215.50, 215.51, & 215.52)

Posted on May 18, 2020

In most criminal matters in New York State, when there is an alleged victim, an Order of Protection will be issued in favor of that individual by the judge at the arraignment stage. The Order of Protection can either be a "refrain from OP" or a complete "full stay away OP."

Criminal Law Definitions

Posted on May 13, 2020

Acquittal: A disposition of a case in which the defendant is found not guilty after trial.Assistant District Attorney (ADA): Abbreviation for Assistant District Attorney. See also Assistant District Attorney.Adjourn: To suspend a proceeding to...

Have you been arrested on Long Island, New York?

Posted on March 2, 2020

Have you been arrested and/or under criminal investigation in Nassau County and/or Suffolk County, New York? If so, call attorney Michael A. Arbeit immediately at (516) 766-1878 for a free and confidential consultation. Lawyer Michael A. Arbeit has been representing those accused of crimes since 1998. Lawyer Arbeit's office is conveniently located at 23...

New York’s Criminal Justice Reform

Posted on October 24, 2019

Effective January 1, 2020, Criminal Justice Reforms in New York State will apply to all cases pending on that date even if the matter commenced before that date. They will be many significant changes to how criminal matters will proceed.

Some important changes include that: Discovery will be automatic and there will...

Have you been arrested in Nassau County, New York?

Posted on December 26, 2018

Have you been arrested or under criminal investigation in Nassau, County, New York? If so, it could be a daunting process and you need a top notch, hard working criminal defense attorney to protect your rights and fight for you. Attorney Michael A. Arbeit has been representing those accused of crimes and/or under criminal...

Sealing of Certain Records in New York State (Effective 10/7/17)

Posted on September 22, 2017

Have you been convicted of a crime in New York? Has it been ten (10) years since your sentencing date? Do you want that conviction sealed?

Well, effective October 7, 2017, pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law Section 160.59, there will be...

The Top 3 Misconstrued Things About Getting Arrested For a DWI/DUI in New York State

Posted on May 13, 2017

Let's face it, one of the most embarrassing things to ever happen to someone is receiving a DWI/DUI. But, unfortunately, it is very common among high school students, college students, and adults alike, to be pulled over and arrested for driving while intoxicated by alcohol or driving under the influence of drugs. Due...

Why Contact an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney?

Posted on January 5, 2016

Many people that get arrested or are under criminal investigation and fail to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. That is a very big mistake that could lead to very serious consequences down the road such as incarceration, having a criminal conviction, being placed on probation and/or parole, being deported, loss of the...

NYS DMV- Penalties for Multiple Offenders

Posted on December 30, 2015

PENALTIES FOR MULTIPLE OFFENDERS

The Drinking Driver Program (DDP) is now called the Impaired Driver Program (IDP). As this new name is being implemented, you may see the two names interchangeably.

New regulations took effect on September 25, 2012 that affect drivers with multiple alcohol/drugged-driving related convictions or incidents. The highlights of how...