Monthly Archives: August 2026
Two Sets of Handcuffs, One Argument: Why Both Parties Sometimes Get Arrested in Domestic Violence Incidents
New York is one of a handful of states with a mandatory arrest law for domestic violence. Under New York Criminal Procedure Law Section 140.10, a police officer must arrest someone when there is reasonable cause to believe that person committed a misdemeanor family offense against a household member, unless the alleged victim specifically… Read More »
A Court Seal on Your Doorstep: Receiving a Federal Grand Jury Subpoena, and What to Do Before You Respond
A federal grand jury subpoena is not a request. It is a formal court order, issued under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 17, commanding you to testify or produce documents in connection with a federal investigation. So when an FBI agent hands you an official-looking document with a court seal and a case caption… Read More »