Have you been arrested in Nassau County, New York?
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)
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
DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) or DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charges in New York are a serious matter. Many people make assumptions about what happens next, and these misconceptions can lead to costly mistakes. Let's debunk the top three myths to give...
Why Contact an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney?
When someone is arrested or learns they are under criminal investigation in New York, one of the biggest mistakes they make is waiting to contact a criminal defense attorney. Acting quickly is critical. Delays can lead to consequences that follow a person for years, incarceration, a criminal conviction, probation, loss of employment,...
NYS DMV- Penalties for Multiple Offenders
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...
Superintendent’s Suspension Hearings (New York Education Law Section 3214)
§ 3214. Student placement, suspensions and transfers. 1. School
delinquent. A minor under seventeen years of age, required by any of the
provisions of part one of this article to attend upon instruction, who
is an habitual truant from such instruction or is irregular in such
attendance or insubordinate or disorderly or...
Functions of the Nassau County Probation Department
Probation is a State-mandated function. The Department provides information and services to the Courts, offers crime victim’s a voice in the judicial system, and assists in strengthening families. Probation Officers (Pos) protect the community by intervening in the lives of offenders, holding them accountable, and serving as a catalyst for positive change. ...
NY Court of Appeals- Gravity Knife Case
People v Sans 2015
NY Slip Op 07529 Decided on October 15, 2015 Court of Appeals Fahey,
J. Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. This opinion is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports.
Decided on October 15,...