When you’re facing criminal charges in Nassau County, the fear of a permanent conviction hangs over everything — your job, your family, your future. But what many people don’t realize is that a criminal arrest does not have to end in a criminal conviction. New York law provides several pathways that can result in your…
Continue reading ›If you live in Nassau County, you may wonder: can the police stop or question you just because they think you’re a victim of a crime? Knowing your rights can protect you and help avoid legal trouble. What Is a Police Stop? A police stop, also called a detention, happens when an officer asks you…
Continue reading ›Domestic violence charges in Nassau County are taken very seriously. Many people believe that if the alleged victim wants to drop the charges, the case will automatically end. That’s not true. Once an arrest is made, the District Attorney decides whether to continue with the case—not the victim. Even if the alleged victim changes their…
Continue reading ›The Nassau County criminal court system works differently from New York City and from Suffolk County. Every case starts at one courthouse, the First District Court at 99 Main Street in Hempstead, and felonies move to County Court in Mineola. Nassau also has its own prosecutors, its own DWI policies and its own way of…
Continue reading ›Domestic violence charges in Nassau County are taken very seriously. If the police respond to a domestic dispute and believe a crime was committed, they can make an arrest—even if the accuser later asks to drop the charges. Once that happens, it’s no longer up to the accuser. The prosecutor decides whether to move the…
Continue reading ›The Law (New York Penal Law § 240.35):In New York, it is unlawful to loiter in certain public places under specific circumstances, such as trying to gamble, beg, use drugs, or remain in a school building without permission. 1. What the Law Says Loitering means hanging around in a public place without a clear reason,…
Continue reading ›Harassment in New York ranges from a non-criminal violation, harassment in the second degree, to a misdemeanor or felony. The charge depends on what was said or done, how often, and whether there were threats. Many harassment cases start with an argument, a breakup or text messages, and many can be resolved without a criminal…
Continue reading ›Disorderly conduct (New York Penal Law 240.20) is a violation, not a crime. You can be charged directly, after an argument, a fight or a noise complaint, and it is also the most common reduction prosecutors offer to settle misdemeanor and even felony charges. Understanding it matters either way. Richard Hochhauser of Hochhauser Criminal &…
Continue reading ›A Defense Attorney’s Guide to Your Arraignment in New York The moments after an arrest are disorienting. If you’re reading this, you are likely facing a situation filled with uncertainty. Your first formal step in the legal process will be the arraignment, a brief but critically important court appearance that sets the stage for your…
Continue reading ›Getting pulled over by police in Nassau County can be nerve-wracking. Your heart races, your palms sweat, and you might feel the urge to explain everything or say nothing at all. One of the most common questions people ask after a traffic stop is: “Should I have talked to the officer?” The answer isn’t simple,…
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