What Happens After You’re Arrested in New York City?
A Step-by-Step Guide from a Former Prosecutor Turned Criminal Defense Attorney Getting arrested is stressful. One moment you’re free, and the next you are in police custody wearing handcuffs on the way to the precinct. For most people, the criminal court process is unfamiliar. That uncertainty makes an already stressful situation worse. The good news […]
Brooklyn DWI Charges: What You’re 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. But it does set two separate legal processes in motion at the same time: a criminal case in Kings County Criminal Court and an administrative proceeding at the New York DMV over your […]
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 build and evaluate cases?” A lawyer who has sat in a prosecutor’s chair does. That matters because good defense work is not just about arguing […]
