A Review of the New York Criminal Court by a New York Criminal Lawyer.

When people refer to NY they are usually referring to New York City. As you may be aware, New York City is composed of five boroughs: NY County (Manhattan), Kings County (Brooklyn), Queens, Richmond County (Staten Island) and the Bronx. Further, each borough in NYC has its own Criminal Court and District Attorney. Therefore, it's important to have a NY Criminal lawyer who is experienced in practicing in the aforementioned Criminal Courts.

Since 2000, New York City has averaged nearly 30,000 Violent Felony arrests per year. Violent Felonies include but are not limited to: Murder, Attempted Murder, Robbery, Assault, Rape, Arson and Sodomy. Moreover, nearly 50% of those convicted were ultimately incarcerated. Further, since 2000, New York City has averaged over 200,000 misdemeanor arrests each year. In 2007, at the time of this writing, NYC offices of the District Attorney convicted over 126,000 people on Misdemeanor Criminal Charges. These misdemeanor charges ranged from Domestic Violence to DWI to Computer Crimes as well as Shoplifting, Turnstile Jumping, Drug Possession and Assault. Any New York Criminal Lawyer will tell you, with the exception of the Youthful Offender Statute, a criminal conviction can stay with you for life, as New York does not expunge criminal cases from their records. These types of criminal convictions can adversely affect your career because they can show up in background checks and prevent you from being hired or cost you your current job. Additionally, Misdemeanors can carry up to one year of jail time, if you are convicted. Whether you face the most serious criminal charges, i.e., Violent Felonies or less serious Misdemeanor Crimes, there is no substitute for a solid, experienced and knowledgeable New York Criminal Defense Lawyer. If you are facing criminal charges or are under a criminal investigation the New York Criminal Lawyers of Stephen Bilkis and Associates can advise you and represent your interests at this difficult time. Your rights need to be protected and you need a Criminal Lawyer that is skilled and aggressive and familiar with the New York City Criminal Court System. Our Criminal Lawyers are available to you for a free consultation to discuss your criminal case in one of our convenient locations. Call us at 1800 NY-NY-LAW. Remember, any consultation with any lawyer in the firm is confidential. Our office is available to you when you need a Criminal Lawyer anywhere in NYC and that includes: New York (Manhattan), Queens, Brooklyn (Kings County) Staten Island (Richmond County) Bronx, Long Island, including Nassau County and Suffolk County. Again, our number is 1800 NY-NY-LAW.