by Paul D Petrus Jr | Sep 1, 2015 | Arrest, Court Proceedings, Criminal Defense, Criminal Justice, Domestic Violence
Hiring an expert NYC criminal defense attorney to defend you against misdemeanor assaults cannot prevent the accuser from suing you in a civil case. However, it can help to minimize the damage the criminal charge would cause to the civil case. If you’ve been... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Sep 1, 2015 | Court Proceedings, Criminal Defense
If you’ve already retained or been appointed a NYC criminal defense attorney, it’s not too late to hire another attorney who you feel will better represent your case. This is not only acceptable, but common throughout the country. A person is legally... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Aug 25, 2015 | Court Proceedings, Criminal Defense
Meeting with a Manhattan criminal defense attorney for the first time may be scary or overwhelming. You are undoubtedly worried about the future of you or your loved one, and may have limited knowledge about how the NYC court system works. To prepare for your first... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Aug 24, 2013 | Arraignment, Arrest, Bail, Court Proceedings
What will my lawyer do after the initial arraignment in court? From the moment you hire your attorney, he or she will begin to gather information both about you and about your case from you and all other sources, including the prosecutor, any witnesses, family... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Jul 26, 2013 | Court Proceedings, Criminal Defense
Once an individual has undergone a preliminary court hearing, the judge will then decide whether or not the defendant will appear before a grand jury. In the event that the accused will appear before a Grand Jury, the process will begin to determine whether or not the... 
