BROOKLYN ASSAULT ARRAIGNMENTS

917-519-8417

 

One of the worst parts of being arrested for assault in Brooklyn, is the being put through "the system" and waiting to see the judge. In Brooklyn this can take several days because of the backlog of cases that Brooklyn processes every year- about 80,000.

 

The first thing you should know is that NO ONE can tell you exactly when you will see the judge. This is because the NYPD, Brooklyn DA's Offices and the Courts must put the arraignment file together and this takes significant coordination. This is perhaps the most frustrating part of waiting to be arraigned or waiting for a loved one to see a judge. Two basic things happen at an arraignment. First, this is the first time that you are officially presented with the charges against you.

 

The second and most important thing that happens at an arraignment, is the Judge decides whether or not to set bail in your case. If this is your first arrest and you have no prior criminal record, you will most likely be released without bail. If bail is set, it can range from $500.00 to remand- No bail and you must stay in jail.

 

There are significant advantaged in having you own private lawyer for you at the arraignment. You will be able to see the judge faster because you will not have to wait for the public defender to interview you. If you or a loved one are facing an arraignment in Brooklyn, contact us at 917-519-8417 and we will get you home.