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It is one of the most stressful and pivotal moments in any criminal case: the moment your attorney presents you with a plea offer from the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. Do you accept the deal, guaranteeing a specific outcome, or do you exercise your constitutional right to a trial and place your fate in…

One of the most common and dangerous misconceptions we encounter at Hochhauser Criminal and DWI Defense is the belief that domestic violence charges will simply disappear if the alleged victim—a spouse, partner, or family member—decides they don’t want to proceed. A client will often call us and say, “My wife wants to drop the charges,…

It’s a beautiful summer day on Long Island. You’re just running into a store for a “minute” at the Americana Manhasset or grabbing a quick bite to eat in Garden City. You crack the windows of your car for your dog, leave some water, and figure they’ll be fine. This common scenario, however, can lead…

The rise of self-checkout lanes at stores like Target, Stop & Shop, and Walmart across Long Island has brought a new level of convenience to shoppers. It allows for a quicker exit when you only have a few items. However, this convenience has come with a significant risk: a sharp increase in shoplifting accusations, many…

Being arrested is a stressful and disorienting experience. That anxiety is often magnified when you are arrested in a state where you don’t reside. If you’ve been arrested in New York while visiting, on business, or just passing through, a critical question will inevitably arise: do you have to travel back to New York for…

Should You Take the Breath Test? A DWI Attorney’s Guide to Making the Right Decision Picture this: You’re coming back from the club with your friends when suddenly you see police lights behind you. The cop pulls you over. Your heart’s beating, you’re sweating. The officer approaches the car, asks you to roll down the…