New York Criminal Trials

Guide to the New York City Criminal Justice System

Many people, especially those who have never experienced the New York City criminal justice system, find it to be more than a little intimidating and bewildering.

The articles in The System section will answer many of your questions. When is the trial? What does the judge have to do with the case? What's a Grand Jury. How does a trial work? What are the police supposed to do when they make arrests?

These and other questions are addressed in the articles presented by Don Murray, a New York City criminal defense lawyer with 18 years experience in New York Criminal Courtrooms. Whether your case is from Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx or Manhattan, the articles here should go a long way toward answering your questions.

Call 718-268-2171 for more information or to schedule your free consultation with a New York criminal defense lawyer from Shalley & Murray.

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New York City Criminal Justice System

New York City Criminal Justice Process

This section will walk you through the New York City criminal justice process from initial police contract, through trial and answer questions you may have about appeals.

Courts Related to Criminal Court

Criminal Court cases often are related to legal proceedings in other courts. Family Court, for example, often handles cases that are essentially identical to cases being prosecuted in criminal court. In some cases, Family Court will address the identical fact situation that is being addressed in Criminal Court. Federal Court in New York can prosecute criminal charges separately from New York State. Also, non-citizens should be aware that accusations in criminal court can lead to difficulties in Immigration Court.

Special Programs and Courts

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Criminal Court in New York

Bewildered by the criminal justice system? Confused about where to go and what to do?