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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
 If you already understand the importance of having an excellent attorney when you’re facing a criminal charge, the next step is finding the best criminal defense attorney to represent you. Not all lawyers are created the same, and finding the right attorney can make all the difference when it comes to putting up the best defense possible. Taking the time to seek out the best defense attorney can ensure you are represented in the best light possible when you go to court. Although the process of searching for a lawyer can seem daunting, especially when dealing with the repercussions of a criminal charge, this is arguably one of the most important steps of the entire case. Here are ten tips to help you find the best Criminal Defense Attorney in New York 1.
Monday, July 6, 2020
On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed a law, Senate Bill S1719C (A5981), which “establishes the crime of unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image” (a/k/a “revenge porn”). Read more . . .
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Traffic Ticket Attorney in Nassau County, Long Island New YorkMost 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.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Nassau County, New York Premier Criminal Defense Attorney- Michael A. Arbeit, Esq. If you have been arrested or under criminal investigation in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Kings County, NY County, Queens County or The Bronx, call attorney Michael A. Arbeit for a free and confidential consultation. Mr.
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Sunday, June 7, 2020
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.
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Thursday, June 4, 2020
Stages of a Criminal CaseCriminal prosecution develops in a series of stages, beginning with an arrest and ending at a point before, during or after trial. The majority of criminal cases terminate when a criminal defendant accepts a plea bargain offered by the prosecution. In a plea bargain, the defendant chooses to plead guilty before trial to the charged offenses, or to lesser charges in exchange for a more lenient sentence or the dismissal of related charges. Read more . . .
Monday, 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 peace officer within the
preceding ten years.
Menacing in the first degree is a class E felony.
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Monday, 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." When a person (defendant) is subject to a valid Full Stay Away Order of Protection, disregards the Order, and contacts the individual in favor of the Order of Protection, he or she is in direct violation of the Order and can be re-arrested and charged with Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree. Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree is a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 364 days in jail, 3 years probation, or a combination thereof. Criminal contempt in the second degree.
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Wednesday, 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 a later time and perhaps different place.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
What to Expect If You’re ArrestedArrests occur in many different situations, so it is difficult to predict the exact circumstances that someone who is arrested will encounter. This guide provides general information about arrest processing in New York City, and what to expect in most cases if you are arrested.
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Thursday, 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 not be a need for written demands or discovery motions. The district attorneys offices will be required to provide discovery to defense counsel not later than 15 days after the defendant's arraignment on any accusatory instrument. This includes a misdemeanor complaint, felony complaint, or any other instrument.
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Based in Freeport, NY Michael A. Arbeit, P.C. serves clients throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens County, New York County, Kings County, and Bronx County New York.
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