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Phillips & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC.

4.9
368 Reviews

  • Serving Brooklyn, NY

  • Law Firm with 36 lawyers3 awards

  • Workplace Harassment Stops Here

  • Criminal Law LawyersDiscrimination, Sexual Harassment, and 109 more

  • Free Consultation

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Kelsey Tubman
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Law Office of Simon Goldenberg PLLC

5.0
359 Reviews

  • 258 Highlawn Ave, 1st Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11223

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer4 awards

  • Too much debt? Need relief? We can help!

  • Criminal Law LawyersBankruptcy, Debt Settlement, and 32 more

  • Free Consultation

Simon Goldenberg
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP

4.5
207 Reviews

  • 180 Livingston Street, Suite 2, Brooklyn, NY 11201+11 locations

  • Law Firm with 44 lawyers3 awards

  • More Than 90 Years of Fighting Hard and Winning Big For Injured New Yorkers

  • Criminal Law LawyersConstruction Law, Construction and Workplace Accidents, and 97 more

Jordan A. Ziegler
Senior Partner
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Licatesi Law Group, LLP

4.9
163 Reviews

  • 3857 Kings Highway, Suite 1F, Brooklyn, NY 11234+4 locations

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers3 awards

  • Free Consultation. Call Us 24/7. Experienced New York & New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Wrongful Death, and 27 more

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Anthony J. Licatesi
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Neil S. Ruskin, Attorney at Law

5.0
1472 Reviews

  • 188 Montague Street, Suite 900, Brooklyn, NY 11201

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • I FIGHT HARD TO WIN FOR YOU! Dedicated to Excellence! You Want Justice Call Me

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Cases, Drug Crimes including both Street Drugs and Prescription Medications, and 12 more

  • Free Consultation

Neil S. Ruskin
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP

4.9
62 Reviews

  • 180 Livingston Street, Suite 2, Brooklyn, NY 11201+11 locations

  • Law Firm with 30 lawyers2 awards

  • More Than 80 Years of Fighting Hard and Winning Big For Injured New Yorkers

  • Criminal Law LawyersWorkers' Compensation, Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim, and 87 more

Edgar N. Romano
Managing Partner
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Proner & Proner

5.0
3 Reviews

  • 300 Cadman Plaza W., Brooklyn, NY 11201+4 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Director Emeritus New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Life Member Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum. We return all calls promptly with personal attention for all our... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersMotorcycle Accidents, Motorcycle Injuries, and 71 more

  • Free Consultation

Mitchell Laurence Proner
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Goldberg Sager & Associates

4.5
20 Reviews

  • 1628 Kings Highway at East 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • We’re Not Just Another Law Firm.  We Are A Law Firm With 34 Years Of Experience Who Will Give You The Attention You Deserve And The Results That You Need!  Call Today... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Bus and Subway Accidents, and 29 more

Marcel A. Sager
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Rubenstein & Rynecki

2.4
4 Reviews

  • 26 Court Street, Suite 1200, Brooklyn, NY 11242

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • Defending the Defenseless & Fighting for Justice. No Recovery, No Fee. Contact our NY personal injury law firm for a Free Consultation.

  • Criminal Law LawyersAuto and Bus Accidents, Plane, Train and Boat Accidents, and 140 more

  • Free Consultation

Marc Battipaglia
Associate
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The Kron Law Firm

4.6
72 Reviews

  • 1123 Avenue Z, Brooklyn, NY 11235

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • The Kron Law Firm has more than a decade and a half of experience practicing law and is licensed in New York and New Jersey. They believe in taking as much time as necessary to... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersArrest Warrants, Cryptocurrency Fraud/Scams, and 42 more

  • Free Consultation

Daniel Kron Esq.
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP

4.9
62 Reviews

  • 2053 Flatbush Avenue, Floor 1, Brooklyn, NY 11201+11 locations

  • Law Firm with 30 lawyers2 awards

  • More Than 80 Years of Fighting Hard and Winning Big For Injured New Yorkers

  • Criminal Law LawyersWorkers' Compensation, Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim, and 87 more

Victor Pasternack
Of Counsel, Managing Partner Emeritus
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The Law Offices of Mehdi Essmidi P.L.L.C.

5.0
106 Reviews

  • 8212 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The Law Offices of Mehdi Essmidi, P.L.L.C. provides aggressive criminal defense for clients facing serious charges. Attorney Mehdi Essmidi, a former New York City Prosecutor,... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersAssault, Assault on a Police Officer, and 22 more

  • Free Consultation

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Law Offices of Alexander M. Dudelson

4.7
20 Reviews

  • 26 Court Street, Suite 2306, Brooklyn, NY 11242

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Personal Attention for Your Personal Case.

  • Criminal Law LawyersTrusts and Estates, Divorce, and 3 more

Alexander M. Dudelson
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Davis Ndanusa Ikhlas & Saleem LLP

4.6
9 Reviews

  • 26 Court Street, Suite 603, Brooklyn, NY 11242

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • DNIS Law vows to provide you with expert legal counsel and guidance. No matter the nature of your case, don't hesitate to contact us today.

  • Criminal Law LawyersImmigration, Real Estate, and 38 more

  • Free Consultation

Mustapha Ndanusa
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Feldman, Kramer & Monaco, P.C.

4.2
75 Reviews

  • 333 Adams Street, Suite 2720, Brooklyn, NY 11201+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 73 lawyers2 awards

  • Welcome to the Feldman, Kramer & Monaco, P.C. law firm. For the past 25 years we have been committed to satisfying the needs of our clients. We are TOUGH but CARING; HONEST but... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCivil Law, Criminal Litigation, and 9 more

William J. Monaco
Criminal Law Lawyer
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NachtLaw, P.C.

4.2
28 Reviews

  • 300 Cadman Plaza West, 12th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201+1 location

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • For over 25 years, NachtLaw, P.C., has been committed to advocacy in all types of cases in all forums, concentrating on Title IX, Education Law, Criminal Defense, Employment Law, ... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Executive Employment Law, and 77 more

David Nacht
Criminal Law Lawyer
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J. Iandolo Law, PC

2.5
2 Reviews

  • 7621 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • J. Iandolo Law, P.C. knows how to navigate the complexities of New York law. I can be your trusted advisor, offering guidance in several practice areas: Mr. Iandolo’s experience... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCivil Litigation, Real Estate, and 8 more

Jeremy M. Iandolo
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP

4.5
207 Reviews

  • 2053 Flatbush Avenue, Floor 1, Brooklyn, NY 11234+11 locations

  • Law Firm with 44 lawyers3 awards

  • More Than 90 Years of Fighting Hard and Winning Big For Injured New Yorkers

  • Criminal Law LawyersConstruction Law, Construction and Workplace Accidents, and 97 more

Crystal Stewart Clarke
Associate
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Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C.

4.9
33 Reviews

  • 45 4th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • Highly Rated With Proved Results In New York & New Jersey Over 25 Years. You Deserve A Personal Injury Lawyer You Can Trust!

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Premises Liability Accidents, and 47 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Albert Cohen
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Stoll, Glickman & Bellina, LLP

4.8
32 Reviews

  • 300 Cadman Plaza West, 12th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201+1 location

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • New York's Police Brutality and Criminal Defense Lawyers. Know Your Rights! Enforce Your Rights!

  • Criminal Law LawyersGeneral Practice, Prisoners Rights, and 48 more

  • Free Consultation

Leo Glickman
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Worth, Longworth & London, LLP

4.8
1 Review

  • Serving Brooklyn, NY

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers2 awards

  • Representing New York law enforcementWorth, Longworth & London, LLP was formed in 1998 for the express purpose of providing legal services to its original and still primary client,... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense/Administrative, Use of Excessive Force, and 29 more

Gregory Longworth
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Goldberg & Lindenberg, P.C.

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  • Serving Brooklyn, NY

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • 25 Years Experience Former NYC-HPD Attorney Emergency 24/7 Service Free Consultations & Aggressive Representation 332-264-3973

  • Criminal Law LawyersLandlord and Tenant Law, Real Estate, and 3 more

  • Free Consultation

Robert H. Goldberg
Criminal Law Lawyer
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The Law Firm of Liou & Maisonet, PLLC

4.9
89 Reviews

  • Serving Brooklyn, NY

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Lawyers dedicated to Divorce and Family Law. Call now for a free telephonic consultation. Low fees. No hidden charges.

  • Criminal Law LawyersDivorce, Family Law, and 44 more

  • Free Consultation

Dimitri Maisonet Esq.
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm, P.C.

4.7
20 Reviews

  • Serving Brooklyn, NY

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers1 award

  • Since 1992, Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm has been advocating for personal injury victims in New York. Their deep commitment to justice and client recovery has earned them a... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCivil Litigation, Personal Injury, and 17 more

  • Free Consultation

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Steven Gershowitz
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Jeffrey Samel & Partners

4.7
1 Review

  • Serving Brooklyn, NY

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers1 award

  • Since the inception of the firm in 1983, JEFFREY SAMEL & PARTNERS has been successfully defending clients against personal injury lawsuits. Our professional staff is comprised of... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersClaim of Dangerous Defect in Rental Apartment, Defense of a Catastrophic Injury Case, and 9 more

  • Free Consultation

David M. Samel
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Fahringer & Dubno Herald Price Fahringer PLLC

5.0
9 Reviews

  • Serving Brooklyn, NY

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersAppellate Practice, Constitutional Law, and 60 more

Erica T. Dubno
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Law Offices of Lewis D. Lowenfels

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Brooklyn, NY

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Specializing in Corporate and Securities Law

  • Criminal Law LawyersAdministrative Law, Arbitration, and 12 more

Lewis D. Lowenfels
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Law Offices of Thomas M. Mullaney

4.1
2 Reviews

  • Serving Brooklyn, NY

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCommercial Litigation, Securities Arbitration, and 1 more

Thomas M. Mullaney
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP

4.6
8 Reviews

  • Serving Brooklyn, NY and Kings County, New York

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers2 awards

  • Highly Rated NY Malpractice Attorneys

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and 21 more

  • Free Consultation

Steven Falkoff
Criminal Law Lawyer
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The Hoffinger Firm, PLLC

4.7
1 Review

  • Serving Brooklyn, NY

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • The Hoffinger Firm is a full service law firm.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 5 more

Fran Hoffinger
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Criminal defense lawyers represent individuals accused of committing crimes, ranging from minor offenses to serious felonies. They investigate the case, challenge evidence presented by the prosecution, negotiate plea bargains, and defend the client in court. Their primary duty is to protect the accused's constitutional rights and ensure a fair legal process.

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New York City Criminal Court 100 Centre Street New York, NY 10013
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What does it mean when a witness is impeached?

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Answered by attorney Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Palumbo & Associates, PC
What does it mean when a witness is impeached? Their credibility is called into question in cross examination. Does that witness become useless to the prosecution? Not necessarily Can charges be put on them? Yes.
What does it mean when a witness is impeached? Their credibility is called into question in cross examination. Does that witness become useless to the prosecution? Not necessarily Can charges be put on them? Yes.
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Can I be charged with murder if my friend gets shot while we rob a house?

Seth David Schraier
Answered by attorney Seth David Schraier
Criminal Law lawyer at Law Office of Seth D. Schraier, P.C.
Under the facts you listed, I would say that it would be doubtful for a Murder charge. In New York State, Murder in the Second Degree is defined as: Acting either alone or with one or more other persons, he commits or attempts to commitrobberyand, in the course of and in furtherance of such crime or of immediate flight therefrom, he, or another participant, if there be any, causes the death of a person other than one of the participants; except that in any prosecution under this subdivision, in which the defendant was not the only participant in the underlying crime, it is an affirmative defense that the defendant: (a) Did not commit the homicidal act or in any way solicit, request, command, importune, cause or aid the commission thereof; and (b) Was not armed with a deadly weapon, or any instrument, article or substance readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury and of a sort not ordinarily carried in public places by law-abiding persons; and (c) Had no reasonable ground to believe that any other participant was armed with such a weapon, instrument, article or substance; and (d) Had no reasonable ground to believe that any other participant intended to engage in conduct likely to result in death or serious physical injury There are still a number of factors that could weigh in on whether a murder charge could be sustained, including: 1) Were you armed with a deadly weapon during the robbery; 2) Was your friend armed with a deadly weapon during the robbery and did you know or have reason to believe that they would be armed during the robbery; 3) Were the actions taken in commission of the robbery exhibiting a "depraved indifference to human life?" In other words, when you attempted the robbery, were the actions completely reckless and could have caused death or injury? So, judging by the basic facts listed it does not appear that there would be grounds to charge murder, but, more details would be needed to definitively answer this question.
Under the facts you listed, I would say that it would be doubtful for a Murder charge. In New York State, Murder in the Second Degree is defined as: Acting either alone or with one or more other persons, he commits or attempts to commitrobberyand, in the course of and in furtherance of such crime or of immediate flight therefrom, he, or another participant, if there be any, causes the death of a person other than one of the participants; except that in any prosecution under this subdivision, in which the defendant was not the only participant in the underlying crime, it is an affirmative defense that the defendant: (a) Did not commit the homicidal act or in any way solicit, request, command, importune, cause or aid the commission thereof; and (b) Was not armed with a deadly weapon, or any instrument, article or substance readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury and of a sort not ordinarily carried in public places by law-abiding persons; and (c) Had no reasonable ground to believe that any other participant was armed with such a weapon, instrument, article or substance; and (d) Had no reasonable ground to believe that any other participant intended to engage in conduct likely to result in death or serious physical injury There are still a number of factors that could weigh in on whether a murder charge could be sustained, including: 1) Were you armed with a deadly weapon during the robbery; 2) Was your friend armed with a deadly weapon during the robbery and did you know or have reason to believe that they would be armed during the robbery; 3) Were the actions taken in commission of the robbery exhibiting a "depraved indifference to human life?" In other words, when you attempted the robbery, were the actions completely reckless and could have caused death or injury? So, judging by the basic facts listed it does not appear that there would be grounds to charge murder, but, more details would be needed to definitively answer this question.
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There is a warrant out for my arrest. I want to turn myself in. What should I do?

Jeralyn Elise Merritt
Answered by attorney Jeralyn Elise Merritt (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Jeralyn E. Merritt
You can turn yourself in to the police directly, or you can surrender to the court which issued the arrest warrant, or you can retain an attorney to assist you in the process. You can call the court or police department yourself and find out what the charges are and whether bail has been set. If there is a bond, and it is more than you can afford, you can call a bondsperson and make arrangements for him or her to appear when you do to bond you out as soon as possible. If this sounds too difficult, you should retain a criminal defense attorney in your area. He or she will easily be able to obtain the information on your charges and bail amount. Also, if bail is set in an amount too high for you to post, he or she can try to have it lowered at your first appearance and/or arrange for you or your family to meet with a bondsperson if you don't know any. Another reason to retain a lawyer for the surrender process is to reduce the opportunity for you to be asked questions and potentially incriminate yourself. A lawyer will act as an intermediary between you and the police, thereby preserving your constitutional right against self-incrimination.
You can turn yourself in to the police directly, or you can surrender to the court which issued the arrest warrant, or you can retain an attorney to assist you in the process. You can call the court or police department yourself and find out what the charges are and whether bail has been set. If there is a bond, and it is more than you can afford, you can call a bondsperson and make arrangements for him or her to appear when you do to bond you out as soon as possible. If this sounds too difficult, you should retain a criminal defense attorney in your area. He or she will easily be able to obtain the information on your charges and bail amount. Also, if bail is set in an amount too high for you to post, he or she can try to have it lowered at your first appearance and/or arrange for you or your family to meet with a bondsperson if you don't know any. Another reason to retain a lawyer for the surrender process is to reduce the opportunity for you to be asked questions and potentially incriminate yourself. A lawyer will act as an intermediary between you and the police, thereby preserving your constitutional right against self-incrimination.
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