Being arrested is stressful and may leave you feeling uncertain what your next legal step should be. If you received a Desk Appearance Ticket (also known as a DAT), or have been recently arrested, you will be required to attend your Arraignment hearing. A DWI (driving with a blood alcohol of .08% or higher), or Domestic Violence, as well as a Gun Crime (possession of a weapon) or Sex Crime will all be arraigned in NY Criminal Court. A NY Criminal Arraignment Lawyer will be able to shed light on the legal procedures involved and lend guidance during this stressful time.

Your NY Arraignment Lawyer will assist you in sorting out the details of your case, including when and where you will need to appear for your hearing. Remember that this hearing is extremely important; failure to attend your arraignment could result in a bench warrant for your arrest. It is wise to obtain a NY Criminal Lawyer well in advance of your hearing so that your lawyer can sort out the details of your case and prepare for your arraignment hearing.

When you are charged with a crime, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty by the court. After the judge receives your "not guilty" plea, he or she will determine if you should be "ROR" (this means you are released without bail), or a bail amount set. In making this decision, the judge has quite a bit of latitude in making this decision, which is why it is so important to go your hearing with a NY Arraignment Lawyer. The judge will be looking at your case in terms the offense you are charged with and how serious in nature it is, and whether or not you have a prior criminal record, and if so, how extensive. The judge will want to ensure that you do not pose a "flight risk", and leave the area prior to the resolution of your case. In this case, your ties to the community will be important, such as if you are employed, if you have family in the area and if you own a home or other property. While the judge weighs these matters, your New York Criminal Lawyer will try to convince the court to keep the bail amount to a bare minimum, or ultimately, to release you without bail (ROR).

The outcome of your hearing can set the stage for your criminal case that lie ahead. Obtaining legal counsel is an important step in ensuring that you are taking appropriate steps to handle your criminal responsibilities and protect your legal rights. Whether you face a traffic ticket for reckless driving or a drug crime charge or a financial matter involving white collar crime contact the offices of Stephen Bilkis and Associates today at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW. We can provide you will the legal support you need to help get you through this stressful time. Call us at any of our New York locations, from Westchester County to Long Island to Manhattan we are available to meet your legal needs.