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How New York prosecutes Assault and Domestic Assault: the similarities and differences. Degrees, Penalties, and Defenses.
Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense, PLLC

Assault is one of the most commonly charged criminal offenses in Nassau County. A bar argument that turns physical. A family dispute that escalates. A misunderstanding at a parking lot. It takes only a few seconds for an altercation to lead to handcuffs, a trip to the precinct, and criminal charges that can alter the…

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How to Get Your Criminal Record Sealed in New York: A Complete Guide to CPL 160.59
Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense, PLLC

A criminal conviction can follow you for decades. Even if you served your time, completed probation, and turned your life around, a background check can undo all of that progress in an instant. Employers pass on your application. Landlords reject your housing application. Professional licensing boards raise red flags. If you’ve ever wondered whether your…

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Felony vs. Misdemeanor DWI in New York: When Does a DWI Become a Felony?
Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense, PLLC

Most people who get arrested for DWI in Nassau County assume they’re facing a misdemeanor — a serious charge, but one that won’t land them in state prison. And for a first-offense DWI, that’s usually correct. But New York’s DWI laws are “priorable,” meaning the penalties escalate dramatically with each subsequent conviction. A second or…

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Leandra’s Law and Ignition Interlock Devices: A Nassau County DWI Guide
Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense, PLLC

If you’ve been arrested for DWI in Nassau County, one of the first questions you’ll face after your case is resolved is this: what happens to your car? Under New York’s Leandra’s Law, every person convicted of Driving While Intoxicated is required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on any vehicle they own or…

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New York’s Clean Slate Act: What It Means for Your Criminal Record in Nassau County
Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense, PLLC

If you have a criminal conviction on your record in New York, you know how much it can affect your life — from job applications and housing to professional licenses and personal relationships. For years, the only option was to petition the court to seal your record under a complicated process that many people didn’t…

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Do Nassau County Police Wear Bodycams? What It Means for Your Criminal Case
Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense, PLLC

If you or a loved one has recently been arrested in Nassau County, you are likely facing a storm of questions. One of the most important new factors in any criminal defense case is video evidence. This leads to a critical question: Do Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) officers wear body cameras? The short answer…

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