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General Information · August 2026

NYC Central Booking and Precinct Phone Numbers

Central Booking and NYPD precinct numbers for all five boroughs, the criminal court clerk lines, and exactly what to have in front of you before you dial...

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Know Your Rights · August 2026

NYPD Detective Called You? Should You Call Back?

If you just got a voicemail or card from an NYPD detective saying they just want to talk, this explains what it means, what your rights are, and why speaking without a lawyer is often a serious mistake...

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Choosing a Lawyer · July 2026

Public Defender vs Private Lawyer in Brooklyn: How to Decide

Should a defendant continue with court-appointed counsel, or should the family consider hiring a private criminal defense lawyer? The honest answer is not that one is automatically better...

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Criminal Defense · July 2026

Felony vs Misdemeanor in Brooklyn: What the Difference Actually Means for Your Case

The first thing most people want to know after an arrest is whether they are looking at a felony or a misdemeanor. The answer changes almost everything that happens next...

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Criminal Defense · July 2026

How to Seal a Criminal Record in Brooklyn Under CPL 160.59

A conviction from years ago should not decide what the rest of your life looks like...

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Criminal Defense · June 2026

Can Drug Possession Charges Be Dismissed in Brooklyn?

Yes, drug possession charges can be dismissed in Brooklyn, but dismissal is never automatic...

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Know Your Rights · June 2026

Your Rights When Police Stop You in Brooklyn

Most people freeze when a police officer walks up to them on the street or pulls their car over...

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Domestic Violence · June 2026

Domestic Violence Charges in Brooklyn: What Happens When the Accuser Wants to Drop Them

A version of this conversation happens almost every week...

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General Information · May 2026

First 24 Hours After a Brooklyn Arrest: What to Do and What to Avoid

An arrest in Brooklyn can move quickly, but the hours after an arrest often feel slow, confusing, and stressful...

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General Information · May 2026

What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Cost in Brooklyn?

One of the first questions people ask after an arrest or criminal charge is simple: how much does a criminal defense lawyer cost in Brooklyn? It is a fair question...

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General Information · May 2026

How to Choose a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Brooklyn

Hiring a criminal defense lawyer is not something most people expect to do...

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Know Your Rights · April 2026

Ghost Cars and Plate Checks: Fake Plates, Suspended Registrations and Unregistered Vehicles in New York

New York State, including New York City and surrounding counties, has been cracking down on vehicles with fake, covered, or unreadable plates, or with registrations that ...

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Know Your Rights · April 2026

What Happens After You Are Arrested in New York City?

Getting arrested is stressful...

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Know Your Rights · April 2026

Brooklyn DWI Charges: What You Are Facing and How to Fight Back

A DWI arrest in Brooklyn does not mean you are automatically guilty or that you have to accept the worst possible outcome...

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Know Your Rights · March 2026

The Former Prosecutor Advantage: Why It Matters in Your Criminal Defense

When the State of New York has your name on a charging document, one question should be at the front of your mind: does my lawyer actually understand how prosecutors buil...

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