State Specific-NY

Finding a lawyer to represent you on your Criminal case depends on whether you can afford a lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, you will have one assigned to you by the court.?

State Specific-NY

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State Specific - CT - In order to make an arrest, the police need to follow a specific protocol. They can’t just do whatever they want to do and arrest you. There are many elements involved in a lawful arrest, including cause, an arrest warrant, and the way in which the police have to act. If the arresting officer does not follow protocol, your arrest might not be lawful.

On this page, Daniel Lane further discusses what it takes to make a lawful arrest and explain arrest warrants. You can also learn what you should do if you think that your arrest was not lawful.

State Specific - NY - The criminal justice process is complex, and often can be confusing to persons not familiar with criminal law.  This arrest-to-sentence guide and legal glossary are designed to explain and clarify the criminal justice process in New York County.

General - This is an outline of the course a criminal case involving a felony, such as rape, follows through the court systems. Although you, as a witness, are not involved at every step, it can help you understand your role and the way the criminal justice system works by reviewing this information.