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Criminal Law 101

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The Importance of Hiring a Local Attorney With Connections

When facing criminal charges in New York State, hiring a knowledgeable attorney is crucial to help build your case. Among the qualities of a criminal defense attorney is a connection with the local legal community. A local attorney knows the police officers, prosecutors, clerks, and judges, understands how they think, knows how the courtroom operates, and has valuable inside knowledge on how to handle your case.
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Hiring an Attorney As Soon As Possible

According to statistics from New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, there were 274,592 total adult arrests statewide in 2021. Facing criminal charges in New York State can be a scary and overwhelming experience.
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Keeping Your Driver's License

Every day, drivers in our state are arrested for drunk driving. While not all of these drivers will be convicted, many of them will see some form of penalty. In 2021, there were 21,529 people who were issued tickets for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in the state of New York, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Facing any kind of drunk driving charges in New York is a very serious matter and one that should be handled by a professional.
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How to Get the Best Plea Bargain

Many people are familiar with the concept of plea bargaining in the criminal justice system. A plea bargain is an agreement between the prosecution and defense that allows an accused person to plead guilty to a lesser offense or accept a reduced sentence in exchange for not going to trial.
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