New York City Criminal Court Articles - New Arrests
New York Police Want to Talk to You - Now What are you Supposed to Do?
A Detective from the NYPD has left word that he wants to talk to you. The odds are he wants to do more than chat. The odds are he wants to arrest you for something. If you are innocent of the charges, you may be tempted to w ant to explain the situation to the police officer. But beware. The decision to arrest you has probably already been made. This is a most delicate situation and you are in desperate need of the protection of an experienced New York criminal lawyer.
Queens Interrogation Policy
Queens County has instituted a policy to interrogate (and record) all those arrested for felony charges before most people who are arrested will have had the opportunity to meet with or retain a lawyer. This highlights the importance of obtaining counsel as soon as possible.
Arrest and Arraignment in New York City
Read this detailed guide to the arrest and arraignment process in New York City.
Bail and Bail Bonds in New York
This article describes the bail and bail bond process in New York.
Path of a Criminal Case from Arraignment to Trial
New York criminal defense lawyer Don Murray traces the path of a criminal case in New York from its beginning at arraignment through its conclusion at a trial.
New York Criminal Appeals
Prominent New York criminal appeals lawyer Tom Theophilos, provides an overview of the appeals process in New York criminal cases. Mr. Theophilos, unaffiliated with Shalley & Murray, offers his insights after having achieved a remarkable series of successes in New York and Federal Appeals courts.
Bench Warrants in New York
This article discusses the practical realities of facing a warrant for your arrest in New York, including instructions on the best way to return yourself on the warrant.
Violations of Probation in New York
This article discusses the violations of probation proceedings in New York, how they work and what to expect from them in New York courtrooms.
Discovery in Criminal Cases in New York
This article is a slightly edited version of an article by Don Murray published in the Queens County Bar Journal lamenting the absurd lack of discovery available in New York criminal cases. If you are amazed that your lawyer in a criminal case does not have some of the basic documents of you case, read this article to find out why.