# FAQ Archives: Criminal Defense - Page 1 | Edelman, Krasin & Jaye

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# FAQS: Criminal Defense

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[![Black-and-white photo of hands handcuffed behind a person's back](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EKJ-FelonyMisd.jpg) FAQ ### Can You Be Convicted Of A Felony And A Misdemeanor In New York? Getting charged with an offense in New York is already stressful on its own. But if you’re facing a more serious case,… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/can-you-be-convicted-of-a-felony-and-a-misdemeanor-in-new-york/)   [![Raised fists in handcuffs](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EKJ-False-Arrest.jpg) FAQ ### What Qualifies as a False Arrest in New York? Understanding Your Rights Getting arrested can be surprising, especially if you believe you’re innocent. However, this happens much more often than you might think. A… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/what-qualifies-as-a-false-arrest-in-new-york-understanding-your-rights/)   [![Hand gasping a traffic ticket on the windshield of red car.](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ekj-traffic-ticket.jpg) FAQ ### What Happens if You Ignore a Traffic Ticket in New York? You might think traffic tickets aren’t something to worry about until later. Meanwhile, interest rates keep piling up, and you might be… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/what-happens-if-you-ignore-a-traffic-ticket-in-new-york/)   [![Police Officer driving with their sirens on, warrant.](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/EKJPolicePicture4.jpg) FAQ ### Can a Police Officer Search You Without a Warrant? Getting searched by police might feel like an invasion of privacy, especially without a warrant. However, there are many legal exceptions where… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/can-a-police-officer-search-you-without-a-warrant/)   [![Police officer giving a woman a breathalyzer test beside a car](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EKJ1-Sobriety.jpg) FAQ ### Can You Challenge a Breathalyzer and Field Sobriety Test? Many people who receive positive breathalyzer or sobriety test results assume they’re automatically guilty. Thankfully, these tests aren’t foolproof and you have… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/can-you-challenge-a-breathalyzer-and-field-sobriety-test/)   [![Hands in handcuffs behind a person's back](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ekjarrested.png) FAQ ### What Not To Do After Being Arrested in Nassau or Suffolk County Getting arrested can be one of the worst things you can experience. Most arrests happen when you least expect them to, which… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/what-not-to-do-after-being-arrested-in-nassau-or-suffolk-county/)   [![Man in driver seat with hand outstretched. Appears to be refusing breathalyzer test from police officer.](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ekjPicture4.jpg) FAQ ### Can I Refuse a Breathalyzer Test at a Traffic Stop in New York? When pulled over by a police officer, they can give you a breathalyzer test at any point. However, should you always comply… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/can-i-refuse-a-breathalyzer-test-at-a-traffic-stop-in-new-york/)   [![lawyer at a table with a gavel](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/EKJArriangment.jpg) FAQ ### What to Expect at Your Arraignment Hearing The arraignment hearing is an essential step in the state’s justice system after your initial conviction. You’ll finally know what charges you’re… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/what-to-expect-at-your-arraignment-hearing/)   [![Prescription bottle spilling white pills](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ekj-drug-charges.jpg) FAQ ### What to Do After Receiving a Drug Charge in New York Facing drug charges in New York can be life-changing. From fines to lengthy prison sentences, being involved in cases like these can… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/what-to-do-after-receiving-a-drug-charge-in-new-york/)

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