Monthly Archives: November 2026
The Difference Between a Criminal Appeal and a New Trial in New York
A person convicted after a criminal trial cannot simply ask another jury to hear the case again. New York provides a process for challenging the conviction, but an appeal and a new trial serve different purposes. An appeal asks a higher court to examine errors from the case that already occurred. A new trial… Read More »
How Temporary Orders of Protection Affect Queens Domestic Violence Cases
A domestic violence arrest in Queens can bring immediate consequences before the underlying criminal charge is resolved. At arraignment, a judge may issue a temporary order of protection governing contact with the complaining witness while the case is pending. Depending on its terms, the order may require complete separation or allow contact while prohibiting… Read More »