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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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Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Have you been arrested or under criminal investigation in 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 investigation in the State of New York since 1998. All matters are personally handled by Mr. Arbeit and each case is given the individual attention it deserves. Read more . . .
Friday, 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 sealing of certain records in New York State.
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Saturday, 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 to its popularity, the severity of a DWI/DUI causes many scenarios to be misconstrued. Here are the top three things you need to know the truth about in DWI/DUI situations: 1. DWI/DUI matters are only related to alcohol? False.
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Monday, July 6, 2015
Representing Those Accused of Fraud Read more . . .
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
In Nassau County and Suffolk County (Long Island), arrests for Driving While Intoxicated are very prevalent. It seems as though the word is still not out that to all that Drinking and Driving is not longer socially acceptable (if it ever was) and the police are cracking down hard and the District Attorney's Office and Judges are getting tougher with their plea bargaining policies and sentences respectively. Read more . . .
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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