Category Archives: Criminal Defense
When Criminal Charges Can Be Dismissed at a Queens Arraignment
After an arrest in Queens, one of the first concerns is whether the charges can be thrown out at the initial court appearance. A dismissal at arraignment is possible in limited circumstances, particularly when there is a legal problem with the charging papers. Most criminal cases, though, are not decided during that first appearance…. Read More »
Challenging a Show-Up Identification After an Arrest in Queens
A witness identification can quickly become one of the most significant pieces of evidence in a Queens criminal case. Police sometimes stop someone near the scene of an alleged crime and bring a witness to that location for an immediate identification. The witness sees one detained person rather than choosing from a lineup or… Read More »