New York Sentencing Assistant

Estimate New York sentences in criminal cases using our easy New York Sentencing Assistant. See what New York sentencing guidelines say about drug cases, robbery cases, assault cases and more. These guidelines apply in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, all of New York City and New York State. Search online New York Crime database.

Spotlight: False Confession Victory

Don Murray successfully defended a man accused of stealing about $60,000 worth of lottery tickets. Mr. Murray's client had signed a written confession, but only after enduring hours of questioning and after the police made improper promises. The jury acquitted. Read an in-depth false confession case study of this remarkable case, and look at the false confession itself.

Non-Citizens Accused of a Crime

If you are not a United States Citizen, and you are charged with a crime, you face complex immigration issues on top of the problems associated with being accused of a crime in New York. Read this article about Immigration Consequences of New York Criminal Convictions.

Criminal Possession of a Weapon in New York

Criminal Possession of a Weapon in New York - In-Depth review of airport gun cases, gun in car cases and search warrant cases in New York City. Queens County now has followed Brooklyn in creating a new Gun Court. Read article about new Gun Court in Queens.

Bench Warrants in New York City

Read an article providing information on New York Bench and Arrest Warrants issued in New York City and how to return yourself on a warrant.

New York Federal Criminal Lawyers

If you are being investigated by Federal authorities or have been arrested by Federal authorities you need a New York Federal criminal lawyer. We can help. Call us for more information about Federal Court, Southern District or Eastern District of New York.

Desk Appearance Tickets

If you have a desk appearance ticket for Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan or anywhere in New York City, this article will answer many questions you may have. Or for in-depth information about desk appearance tickets visit www.desk-appearance-ticket.com. This site is the most comprehensive source of information about Desk Appearance Tickets in New York on the world wide web.

Criminal Appeals

If you need a New York Criminal Appeals Lawyer click here. Read a Guide to the New York Criminal Appeal Process, written by independent New York Criminal Appeals lawyer Thomas Theophilos.

DWI Breath Test Information

Read Don Murray's analysis of the frequently asked question about DWI accusations: "Should I take the breath test if accused of DWI or should I refuse?"  The answer may surprise you.

New York City and Queens Criminal Lawyers

You need a New York criminal lawyer experienced in Queens, Brooklyn or New York City. At Shalley and Murray, we have 18 years experience as New York criminal lawyers in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and New York City. A New York criminal lawyer from the Queens County based criminal law firm Shalley and Murray can help you.

Guide to Queens Criminal Court

Read our easy to understand, detailed, Guide to Criminal Court in Queens County. This guide, originally developed for our Queens County clients, is rich in detailed information about the Queens County criminal justice system. Much of the information applies to Brooklyn, Manhattan and the New York City criminal justice system in general. We cover every significant step in the criminal justice process in Queens County and indeed New York City from Arraignments to Trial.

New York Court Dates

Visit the official New York Court System page where you can check your upcoming court date in Queens County criminal court, Manhattan criminal court, Brooklyn criminal court, or Bronx criminal court.

New York Criminal Law Information