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After you have been arrested in New York

Law Office of Paul D. Petrus Jr., conveniently located in the Empire State Building, the winning criminal defense attorney is often the one who commands the most facts and works the hardest.

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After you have been arrested in New York

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  1. Most of arrested persons may have never envisioned themselves in the Criminal Justice System. Hence, they are not prepared for it. However, you should be aware of do’s and don’ts, your rights in case...

  2. Know the process The police will take your photograph and fingerprints. They will complete paperwork related to your arrest. The police may issue you a Desk Appearance Ticket (D.A.T.)

  3. What is DAT? A desk appearance ticket (DAT) is an order to appear in county court for an arraignment. You are deemed to be under arrest from an administrative standpoint. You report to arraignment on the date shown on the DAT. DAT is discretion of the police.

  4. DAT benefits With DAT issued, you avoid actual arrest, booking, and incarceration before your arraignment. You are under arrest but not under detention.

  5. Is DAT your right? DAT is discretion of the police. You can’t claim it as your right. If you are properly identified, have no outstanding warrants and are not considered a threat to the community, the police may issue DAT. The police may not issue DAT in cases related to family members or serious in nature.

  6. You need arraignment if… If you are charged with a felony (a crime for which may receive a year or more in jail), or arrested and not given a D.A.T.

  7. The Arraignment Arraignment is a formal reading of a criminal complaint in the presence of the defendant to inform the defendant of the charges against him or her. In response to arraignment, the accused is expected to enter a plea like "guilty", "not guilty", etc.

  8. At the arraignment You are formally charged. The Court will decide that bail is required. If the Court does not set bail, you are released on your own recognizance. If the judge decides that the you cannot be trusted to return to court without some encouragement, the judge may set bail.

  9. Bail is discretionary, your past counts The decisions to set bail and the amount of bail to set are discretionary, and depend on three factors: prior criminal history, the seriousness of the felony, and community ties of the accused.

  10. Hire a defense attorney The chances of your being released will increase if you appear at the arraignment. Knowing the process and how to defend you in your case, a good defense attorney may help you in Getting released without bail, or A reduced bail amount

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