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How Can a Repeat Offense Affect a Criminal Case?
Does a repeat offense impact the decision of jurors on a criminal case? Most people assume that where there is smoke, there’s fire. So, if jurors learn that the defendant has a criminal record, that knowledge is usually the kiss of death. Rule 4.11 Limits the Effect...
Drivers’ License Suspension in New York: What You Should Know
We have received several calls about drivers' license suspension, mainly because the law changed in June 2021.1 New York no longer suspends drivers’ licenses for failure to appear in traffic court or failure to pay fines. Instead, courts will send notices to these...
Can a Defense Lawyer Get a Bench Warrant Lifted?
We often get asked, "can a defense lawyer get a bench warrant lifted?" Here’s our in-depth exploration of this question, and our answer, depending on the type of warrant. Need to Get a Bench Warrant Lifted? You may have heard the saying that time heals all wounds. In...
Think You Should Plead Guilty in NY? Check with a Qualified Defense Attorney in Western NY First
If you are considering whether to plead guilty in NY state, the best place to start is by consulting an experienced defense attorney in western NY to learn all of your legal options. These alternatives include pretrial diversion, procedural and substantive defenses,...
A Defense Attorney Weighs In on Court-Ordered Rehab
The value of court-ordered rehab is being questioned these days due to a growing trend to see drug and other offenses as health and safety problems rather than criminal law issues.[1] For many years, the law took a lock-them-up-and-throw-away-the-key approach to drug...
What You Should Do if There’s a Warrant for Your Arrest
A statute of limitations applies to crimes. Once the SOL expires, which is normally two years for a misdemeanor and five years for a felony, prosecutors cannot press charges. But arrest warrants have no statute of limitations.[1] Once authorities issue them, they are...
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