An Arrest turns your world upside down. From the embarrassment, to the legal ramifications, you may be feeling quite overwhelmed. You may have anticipated the Arrest if you had a bench warrant issued on your behalf, or the Arrest may have been entirely unexpected. The main concern now it what you should do next. Remember that you have not only a right to counsel after you have been arrested, and you also have the right pursuant to the 5th Amendment to not respond to any police questioning. It is important to be mindful of this, because any information you may unknowingly give to the police during questioning or otherwise could eventually be used against you and hurt your case. It is advisable to talk to a NYC Criminal Lawyer at your first opportunity. This is important if you are contending with the state Criminal Court for a misdemeanor, DWI, Assault, or theft crimes like Petite Larceny or a felony case, including Sex Crimes (such as Rape or a claim of possession of or distribution of Child Pornography). Or perhaps you find yourself in Federal Court for White Collar Crime. A White Collar Crime can include crimes with the common element of fraud, like Credit Card or Mail Fraud. If you are contending with a charge against you brought by the Federal Government you know how intimidating and complicated these types of cases can be. Call a New York Criminal Lawyer at your first opportunity. Stephen Bilkis and Associates will advise you on what steps should be taken and help you create a defense strategy that works. We have offices throughout NYC, including in Queens and Staten Island.

If you were the subject of an Arrest, but not taken into physical custody by police, you more than likely received a Desk Appearance Ticket. It is not a traffic ticket. Receiving a DAT carries the same rights and responsibilities as a "traditional" arrest, you were just not held in police custody. Remember that you will be expected at your Arraignment to enter you plea.

If you fear that someone you know has been arrested in NYC and the arrest took place via one of the following precincts, they will be taken to Manhattan Central Booking for processing:

NYC Precincts:

Precinct 1-1 Tribeca and Wall Street
16 Ericsson Place
Phone: (212) 334- 0611

Precinct 5-Chinatown Little Italy
19 Elizabeth Street
Phone: (212) 334-0711

Precinct 6-Greenwich Village
233 West 10th Street
Phone: (212) 741-4811

Precinct 7-Lower East Side
19 � Pitt Street
Phone: (212) 477-7311

Precinct9-East Village
321 E. 5th Street
Phone: (212) 477-7411

Precinct 10-Chelsea
230 W. 20th Street
Phone: (212) 741-8211

Precinct 13-Gramercy
230 21st Street
Phone: (212) 826-3211

Precinct 14-Midtown South
357 W. 35th Street
Phone: (212) 239-9811

Precinct 17-Midtown
167 E. 51st Street
Phone: (212) 826-3211

Precinct 18-Midtown North
306 W. 54th Street
Phone: (212) 760-8300

Precinct 19-East Side
153 E. 67th Street
Phone: (212) 452-0600

Precinct 20-West Side
120 W. 82nd Street
Phone: (212) 580-6411

Precinct 22-Central Park
86th Street and Transverse Road
Phone: (212) 570-4820

Precinct 23-Upper East Side
162 E. 102nd Street
Phone: (212) 860-6411

Precinct 24-Upper West Side
151 W. 100th Street
Phone: (212) 678-1811

Precinct 25-East Harlem
120 E. 119th Street
Phone: (212) 860-6511

Precinct 26-Morningside Heights
520 W. 126th Street
Phone: (212) 678-8811

Precinct 28-Central Harlem
2271-89 8th Avenue
Phone: (212) 678-1611

Precinct 30-Harlem
451 W. 151st Street
Phone: (212) 690-8811

Precinct 32-Harlem
250 W. 135th Street
Phone: (212) 690-6311

Precinct 33-Washington Heights
2120 Amsterdam Ave. at 165th St.
Phone: (212) 927-3200

Precinct 34-Washington Heights
4295 Broadway
Phone: (212) 927-9711

The address for Manhattan Central Booking is 100 Centre Street (by Leonard and Franklin Street). The phone number is (212) 374-3838 or (212) 374-9616. The defendant will be held in custody until they have their Arraignment, which occurs within 24 hours of being arrested.

Being in police custody is an important time with regard to your criminal case. You need to be aware that you will more than likely be questioned by the authorities. Any information you give the police at this time may have a negative effect on your case. The District Attorney and police now have increased authority in conducting interrogations of all defendants. It is therefore important that you are aware of your rights; that you do not need to respond to questioning and you have the right to have a lawyer. Obtaining a NYC Criminal Lawyer is highly recommended, as they will ensure that your rights are respected and your case in handled in the best possible way.

Handling a NYC Criminal Court matter is never easy. It is difficult for a person to handle these matters on their own, and make sure that all the many legal intricacies of their case are attended to. Contact a NYC Arrest Lawyer from the Office of Stephen Bilkis today. We will help you develop a defense plan, and provide you the guidance you need. We will also offer you a completely free consultation when you come in for your first appointment. Call for your appointment today at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW. We are located throughout New York City including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx as well as Westchester County, Suffolk and Nassau County.