A criminal record will jeopardize your social and economic status, and may even subject you to civil liability in a lawsuit. It will also impact your divorce and/or custody case. 

Our criminal justice system is not ideal, and the assignment to you or a loved one of a free attorney in criminal court should scare you. We are experienced criminal defense trial attorneys. From the moment you are arrested, you should make every effort to contact us. If you are fortunate enough to contact us before the arrest, we might be able to prevent your evening(s) in jail. The fact that you broke the law does not make you a criminal. You are innocent until proven guilty, and you should be treated that way. Whether you were arrested, charged with a violation, misdemeanor or felony, we will help you. Click on the links below for an introductory explanation of the arrest process. Our experienced criminal defense lawyers are here to help in New York and New Jersey. 

1. General Summary
   1. How Your Case Begins
   2. Central Booking
   3. Criminal Court Arraignment
   4. Plea Bargaining
   5. After Your Criminal Court Arraignment
   6. The Grand Jury
   7. Pre-Trial Motions
   8. The Trial
   9. Post-Trial Motions
   10. Sentencing
   11. Appeals
   12. Courtroom Personnel
   13. General Rules Governing Courtroom Behavior
2. What Are The Kinds of Crimes?
3. What Are The Elements of Crimes?
4. Felonies and Serious Crimes
5. Driving While Intoxicated
6. Drug Crimes
7. Traffic Violations
8. The Criminal Justice Process
9. What Are Your Rights?
10. What Is An Arrest?
11. What To Do If You Are Arrested
12. Arraignment
13. Bail
14. How Do You Post Bail?
15. Release Alternatives
16. Preliminary Hearing
17. Pre-Trial Conference
18. Plea Negotiations
19. Trial
20. The Verdict
21. The Juvenile Justice Process
22. Juvenile Rights
23. If Your Child Is Arrested
24. Why Your Child Needs An Attorney

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