If you’ve been falsely accused of shoplifting, your lawyer should consider immediately preserving shoplifting surveillance video. If you don’t evidence of your innocence might be quickly erased. …
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Summons, DAT, or Full Arrest
When you’re charged with a crime in New York City, you’ll go through one of three processes: 1) summons, 2) DAT, or 3) full-blown arrest. …
Never Speak to Police
Tell the truth. Tell a lie. Say a little or a lot. Innocent, guilty, or somewhere in between. It doesn’t matter. Police will arrest you no matter what you say. …
Online Bail in NYC
If you’re detained in New York City, you may post online bail in some cases. That’s good news, if you, or the person you want to post bail for, is eligible. …
When Courts Seal Criminal Proceedings
Sealed criminal charges most commonly occur where all charges are dismissed, or the defendant is convicted of nothing more serious than a non-criminal offense. …
Speaking with the District Attorney
Speaking with the DA is mandatory only when you’re testifying – answering questions from the witness stand, under oath. That’s the only situation where a district attorney can compel witnesses to speak. …