New York Criminal Defense: Know the Law Before You Need It

Real legal insight from a trial attorney who has spent 30 years inside New York's criminal courts — not a content team.

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I write about the laws and legal developments that directly affect people facing criminal charges in New York. That means bail reform updates, changes to how evidence is handled, what your rights are during a police encounter, and what actually happens after an arrest. This is not general legal trivia. Every post is written with one reader in mind: someone who is facing a charge, has a family member in custody, or wants to understand the system before it touches them.


If you're looking for the latest New York criminal law changes or guidance on navigating a specific charge, start here.

How Jury Selection Works in New York City

How Jury Selection Works in New York City

Quick Summary: Jury selection in New York City is the court process used to choose impartial people to decide the facts of a civil or criminal case. Known as voir dire, it involves questions from...
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Reading helps. But if you or someone you care about has been arrested or is under investigation, information is not a substitute for representation. I answer my phone personally — call me now and we will talk through what you are facing.