Can charges get worse after I have already been charged?

By |2020-07-02T12:07:21+00:00July 2nd, 2020||

Yes. If an ongoing investigation reveals that additional charges are warranted, the police, the district attorney’s office, or a grand jury can choose to charge you with additional offenses even if you have already been charged.  It is important to avoid all actions that might incriminate you of further crimes. These include talking to the [...]

What is SHOCK incarceration?

By |2025-10-21T16:45:22+00:00July 1st, 2020||

Shock incarceration is a prison alternative where eligible inmates complete a rigorous six-month program. The program consists of physical activity, discipline, rehabilitation therapy, and programming. The program is like military basic training. Click here to learn more about New York State Shock Incarceration Program. If you successfully complete SHOCK, the remainder of your prison [...]

Go to Top