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Mar 19 Chief Judge Janet DiFiore has issued a stay on all pending criminal cases in New York during the Coronavirus outbreak - What does this mean for you?

Judge DiFiore’s Order adjourning all pending court appearances for at least forty-five days due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In ...

Jul 24 Should I accept a plea bargain if I am offered one?

Before you speak to anyone associated with law enforcement after criminal charges have been issued against you, you should secure ...

Jun 17 When should I contact an attorney?

You should retain the services of a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible after you are contacted by police about any ...

Mar 10 Why should I hire a private criminal defense attorney?

While public defenders play a critical role in the Westchester criminal justice system—especially in regards to the services they ...

Dec 03 How do police officers determine probable cause?

For an arrest or evidence obtained in a search to be valid, police officers must first establish probable cause upon objective ...

Nov 19 What can a criminal defense attorney do for me?

Regardless of what criminal offense you have been charged with, it is highly advisable that you retain the services of a criminal ...