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NYC Criminal Justice Process

From initial police contact through trial, and god forbid, appeal, the criminal justice system in New York City operates in many ways much the opposite from the way it is portrayed in movies and on television.  Read on and prepare to unlearn myths and misconceptions.

New York Criminal Justice Process Articles

Initial Police Contact - What do you do when the New York City Police want to "talk" to you?

Interrogation - Queens County Felony Interrogation Policy

Arrest and Arraignment - Guide to New York City Arraignments

Bail - What is bail and bond and how to make it

Path of Case from Arraignment to Trial - overview of the path of a criminal case from beginning to end

How a Trial Works-Overview of a trial

Appeals-Information about appeals and how to find an appeal lawyer in New York State

Specialty Topics

Discovery in Criminal Cases in New York - Accused of a crime?  Don't expect the Government to share much information about your case with you or your lawyer.

Warrants-What is a warrant, how does it get issued, and what to do if there is a warrant for your arrest.

Violations of Probation (VOPs)-What is a violation of probation and what can you do about it.

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