Long Island Arrest

Needless to say, contending with an Arrest is difficult. Whether your Arrest came after a question and answer session with the police (DWI for example), Bench Warrant, or caught you by surprise, it is important to know your rights. When there is an Arrest, the defendant is considered innocent by law enforcement. Even so, you must be extremely careful how you handle yourself once in custody. Remember to remain silent if possible. The 5th Amendment affords you this right, and it should be used, along with your right to counsel. Whatever information you provide police could have a detrimental effect on your Criminal Court case. That is why it is so critical to have a Long Island Criminal Lawyer represent you. These rights are available to you regardless of whether you were arrested for a state court matter, any misdemeanor violation, Assault or Petite Larceny or a variety of felony crimes including but not limited to a Sex Crime, or a Gun Crime or Rape matter. If you have been arrested for a White Collar Crime in a Federal Court case it is important that you know these rights pertain to you as well. A White Collar Crime includes matters like Mail Fraud, or Bank Fraud. Facing down the Federal Government can be scary and it is all the more important to obtain a Federal Criminal Lawyer if you are in this situation. The Office of Stephen Bilkis & Associates, PLLC has qualified and experienced lawyers ready to help you create a defense for you and obtain the best possible outcome for your case. We have offices not only in Westchester County but throughout New York City.

If you were the subject of an Arrest, yet came home after you were booked, you received a Desk Appearance Ticket or DAT. Remember here that just because you were "let go" does not make your case any less serious. It simply means that you were not taken to jail. You will still be expected to attend your criminal Arraignment hearing.

If you are looking for a friend or family member that you suspect may have been arrested in either Nassau or Suffolk County by any of the follow police precincts, they will be transferred to Central Booking:

The following precincts are in Suffolk County:

1st Precinct
555 Rt. 109
W. Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 854-8100

2nd Precinct
1071 Park Avenue
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 854-8200

3d Precinct
1630 5th Avenue
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 854-8300

4th Precinct
345 Old Willets Path
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 854-8400

5th Precinct
125 Waiverly Ave.
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 854-8500

6th Precinct
400 Middle Country Road
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 854-8600

7th Precinct
1491 Wm. Floyd Pkwy.
Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 852-8700

After processing, you will be held in custody for twenty-four hours and then taken to your Arraignment hearing at the Suffolk County District Court, which is located at 400 Carleton Avenue, Central Islip, NY 11722. Phone number is (631) 853-7500.

Nassau County Precincts:

Precinct #1
900 Merrick Road
Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 573-6100

Precinct #2
7700 Jericho Tpke
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 573-6200

Precinct #3
214 Hillside Ave.
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 573-6300

Precinct #4
1699 Broadway
Hewlett, NY 11557
(516) 573-6400

Precinct #5
1655 Dutch Broadway
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 573-6500

Precinct #6
100 Community Drive
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 573-6600

Precinct #7
3636 Merrick Road
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 573-6700

Precinct #8
286 N. Wantagh Ave.
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 573-6800

Nassau County Central Booking is at 99 Main Street, Hempstead NY. The phone # is (516) 571-2200. After you have been booked, you will be held in custody pending your Arraignment.

After your Arrest and processing is a critical time in your case. You will more than likely be interrogated by the authorities while you are in custody regardless of your perceived innocence or guilt. Their power to interrogate you has been broadened even further in the recent past. Therefore, each defendant in custody may go through an interrogation. It is critical for you to understand that you do not need to speak to authorities, nor should you, without the advice of a Long Island Criminal Lawyer. Once you are represented by counsel, one of our New York Criminal Lawyers will notify the authorities that you are exercising your 5th Amendment rights and cannot be interrogated.

An Arrest is an unsettling experience, and it is extremely important that you take the proper steps necessary to ensure a good outcome for your case. One vital step is to contact a Long Island Criminal Lawyer from the Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates, PLLC today. You will receive a free case consultation and plenty of support and guidance. We help those in need be it a domestic violence matter or a traffic ticket There are offices located throughout Long Island and the New York area, including Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens. Call for your appointment at 800.696.9529.