Very often in a criminal matter, when a person is arraigned before a judge, the judge will issue what is called an “Order of Protection” or sometimes
The Grey Area of Mental Illness
Over the past year or so I've handled about a dozen cases that involved mental illness as a major aspect of the case. To be clear, I'm differentiating
The DMV 3 in 25 Years Revocation Rule: Constitutional? Political? Both or Neither?
Lately I’ve had a few clients who are dealing with the NY DMV 3 in 25 rule. If you’ve never heard of this rule, let me give you a quick run-down. If
The Albany County DWI Policy: An exercise in confusion
Around the State, many counties have a standard DWI policy that dictates the terms of a plea bargain for a person charged with DWI. In most counties
Officer: If it’s okay with you, I’m just gonna look through the car? You: Noooope
WHY CONSENTING TO A SEARCH OF YOUR CAR WILL NOT HELP YOU You can tell the officer whichever way you prefer… my favorite is the Bill Lumberg. “I’m
Can’t make bail? 11 steps on how to make it through your jail time…
Often enough, when a man or woman is awaiting their trial or plea deal, they have to spend their time in the county jail because they can’t afford the
So you were arrested… your life IS NOT OVER!
A client came to me the other day and told me, in his words, that his life was over because he was arrested. I simply told him that everyone he knows,
5 Tips: If you get stopped by the police
We at the Kokosa Law Firm often get asked what the difference is between a $1,500 defense fee and a $5,000 defense fee. The answer is pretty simple…