Nassau County, NY Traffic Ticket Lawyer
Most traffic citations are issued by officers with the Nassau County Police Department or by New York State Troopers. Citations can also be issued by other police departments. Traffic infractions are usually not criminal charges, although more serious traffic violations can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. Certain types of...
Nassau County, New York Criminal Defense Lawyer
Is Disorderly Conduct a Crime in New York State?
240.20 Disorderly conduct. A person is guilty of disorderly conduct when, with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof: 1. He engages in fighting or in violent, tumultuous or threatening behavior; or 2. He makes unreasonable noise; or 3. In a public place, he uses...
What Happens After I’m Arrested in New York?
Being arrested in New York triggers a series of legal steps that move a case from the moment of arrest through arraignment, hearings, negotiations, trial, and if necessary, sentencing or appeal. While many cases end through plea negotiations, anyone facing charges in New York should understand how the process works and when...
What is Menacing in New York?
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)
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
The law relies on highly specialized definitions, which are difficult to understand if you don’t have the requisite training. If you are currently facing a criminal charge, it’s important to know what the various terms mean so you can fully understand the nature of the charges and what options are available. Here...
Have You Been Arrested on Long Island, New York?
An arrest may be one of the most stressful experiences of your life, and it’s only the beginning of criminal proceedings. Depending on the accusations you face, a conviction on criminal charges could lead to the loss of your freedom...
New York’s Criminal Justice Reform
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?
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...