When getting arrested in NYC: 1) always demand a lawyer, 2) never speak with police, 3) don’t consent to anything, 4) don’t resist arrest, 5) voluntarily surrender, but leave your phone at home, and 6) arrange to post cash bail at your arraignment.
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8 Features of NY’s Raise the Age Law
A law passed in 2017 raises the age of criminal responsibility in New York from 16 to 18. There are many important features of this law …
No DAT for DV in NYC
If police arrest you for domestic violence in New York City, a full-blown arrest is mandatory. This no-DAT policy is designed for you to be “arraigned” right away, so the judge can issue a temporary order of protection before you’re released from custody.
The Alleged Switchblade that Wasn’t
Police arrested my client for allegedly possessing a switchblade knife. Turns out it wasn’t actually a switchblade. …
How to Demand a Lawyer in New York
When police interrogate you in New York, all questioning must stop when you clearly demand a lawyer. However, police don’t always follow this rule. …
Inmate Population Information Search in NY
The Inmate Population Information Search contains detailed information about people who are currently incarcerated — or who have been incarcerated in the past — in the New York State correctional system. …