Sex Offender Probation Conditions in New York State

The following depict various types of conditions being imposed by courts upon sex offender probationers in New York State:

Treatment

1. You shall undergo and pay for a…

Change of Plea Hearing in Federal Court

A change of plea hearing is a court hearing in which a defendant changes their plea from “not guilty” to “guilty” in a criminal case. This hearing usually takes place after the defendant has previously plead “not guilty” to the charges during a previous…

A Guide to Pre-Trial Services Interview for Bond in Federal Court

In preparing the pretrial services report, the officer addresses two basic questions: Is the defendant likely to come back to court and…

Understanding a Kovel Agreement

A Kovel agreement is an arrangement whereby a client engages counsel to provide legal services, and counsel, in turn, engages specialists, such as CPAs, to support its services to the client.

• The scope of services in a Kovel agreement generally…

Surrendering a Passport in Federal Court

Often times, as part of the Order Setting Conditions of Release and Appearance Bond a…

Understanding SEC Proffer Agreements and Proffers

A proffer agreement is an agreement between a defendant or witness and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in the context of an investigation or enforcement action. The purpose of a proffer agreement is to encourage…

Understanding the Designation Process in Federal Criminal Cases

Bureau of Prisons (BOP) institutions…

Understanding Order’s of Protection in the Criminal Courts of New York State

Understanding Frye Hearings in Federal Court in Regards to Plea Agreements

Is a pivotal case in which the United States Supreme Court ruled that attorneys of criminal defendants have the duty to…