Law Firm Of Michael S. Discioarro
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Should I Plead Guilty to a Criminal Charge or Go To Trial?
Submitted By: Michael Discioarro On: Jan 20th 2010
Category: Criminal Defense Case, United States
Because of the often crushing caseloads of many prosecutors, they are forced to make deals. In NYC, with 400,000 arrests per year, if there were no plea-bargaining the system would...
Should I Hire a Private Criminal Lawyer?
Submitted By: Michael Discioarro On: Sep 16th 2009
Category: Defendants Rights, United States
The majority of criminal cases in this country are defended by public defender agencies. In NYC we have a variety of public defender agencies and also a program where attorney represent indigent...
What Evidence Do They Have Against Me?
Submitted By: Michael Discioarro On: Aug 11th 2009
Category: Criminal Defense Case, Criminal Defense, United States
I am often asked by people facing criminal charges, what the prosecution has against them in terms of evidence. Evidence breaks down into two basic areas...
The Myth of the Breathalyzer Machine
Submitted By: Michael Discioarro On: Jul 27th 2009
Category: DUI Defendants Rights, United States
Each day in America, thousands of people are subjected to breathalyzer tests by the police based on the suspicion of drunk driving...
The Police Want to Talk to Me. What Should I Do?
Submitted By: Michael Discioarro On: Jul 13th 2009
Category: Defendants Rights
Everyday in this country, Police officers and other law enforcement agents interview witnesses/suspects about crimes...
The Plight of the Falsely Accused in Domestic Violence Cases
Submitted By: Michael Discioarro On: Jul 1st 2009
Category: Criminal Defense Case
Each year, millions of women are physically abused by their partners. This is an epidemic that must be stopped. It is also true that while...
The Hidden Dangers of Pleading Guilty
Submitted By: Michael Discioarro On: Jun 22nd 2009
Category: Defendants Rights, Criminal Defense
Most people who are facing criminal charges want to get through the process as fast as possible. I cannot blame them. Being a...
Why am I Still Going to Court After Months? My Case Should Be Dismissed!
Submitted By: Michael Discioarro On: Jun 16th 2009
Category: Criminal Defense Case
One of the most frustrating things about being a criminal defendant in New York, especially in New York City, is the amount...