Westchester County Arrest

An Arrest is an experience you will not soon forget. It is not only embarrassing but stressful. You may have been caught up in a unique set of circumstances, or the Arrest may have been the result of a conversation with police. Perhaps you were caught driving under the influence on alcohol (DWI), or were arrested because of a bench warrant. What ever crime you are being accused of, your rights as a defendant will be the same. From the very beginning of your case, you are innocent. Everyone is considered innocent until it is proven in Criminal Court. Also, you must know that whatever information you provide to the police may have a negative impact on your case. It is therefore recommended that you seek a Westchester County Criminal Lawyer right away, and that you do not speak during questioning. This is your right, and it is important that you avail yourself it during this sensitive time. Whether you are being charged with Assault, or something like Petite Larceny, a misdemeanor or Sex Crime, like Rape or possibly Child Pornography, or felony, you will need to be very mindful of exercising these rights. A case brought in Federal Court against you like a White Collar Crime (Securities Fraud, and/or Bank Fraud matter and/or Mail Fraud) will require that you are well versed in your rights and that you have contacted a Federal Criminal Lawyer to assist you. Going up against the Federal Government is particularly intimidating, and it is highly recommended that you secure the advice a Criminal Lawyer as soon as possible. Stephen Bilkis & Associates, PLLC have qualified and experienced lawyers that are ready to assist you. We have offices in Westchester County, Suffolk County and Nassau County.

Receiving a Desk Appearance Ticket means that you were in effect arrested, and you will have the same rights and responsibilities. The only difference with a DAT is that you are not ever taken into custody. You will need to be sure to go to your Arraignment at the date/time noted on your DAT.

If you are attempting to locate a family member that you suspect has been arrested, and in was in Westchester County, the following are the police departments in Westchester County, listed by town:

Armonk
North Castle Police Department
(914) 273-9500

Banksville
North Castle Police Department
(914) 273-9500

Bedford
Bedford Hills Police Department
(914) 241-3111

Briarcliff Manor
Briarcliff Manor Police Department
(941) -941-2130

Bronxville
Bronxville Police Department
(941) 337-0500

Buchanan
Buchanan Police Department
(914) 739-6776

Chappaqua
Chappaqua Police Department
(914)238-4422

Croton-on-Hudson
Croton-on-Hudson Police Department
(914) 271-4900

Dobbs Ferry
Dobbs Ferry Police Department
(914) 963-5500

Eastchester
Eastchester Police Department
(914) 961-3464

Elmsford
Elmsford Police Department
(914)592-8383

Harrison
Harrison Police Department
(914) 967-5110

Hastings-on-Hudson
Hastings-on-Hudson Police Department
(914) 478-2344

Irvington
Irvington Police Department
(914)591-8080

Katonah
Bedford Hills Police Department
(914)241-3111

Larchmont
Larchmont Police Department
(914) 834-1000

Marmaroneck,
Marmaroneck Police Department
(914)381-6100

Millwood
Millwood Police Department
(914) 238-4422

Mount Kisco
Mount Kisco Police Department
(914)241-1100

Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Police Department
(914) 665-2500

New Rochelle
New Rochelle Police Department
(914) 632-2300

North White Plains
North White Plains Police Department
(914)273-9500

Ossining
Ossining Police Department
(914) 962-6007

Peekskill
Peekskill Police Department
(914) 737-8000

Pelham
Pelham Police Department
(914)738-2800

Pleasantville
Pleasantville Police Department
(914) 769-1500

Port Chester
Port Chester Police Department
(914) 939-2444

Pound Ridge
Pound Ridge Police Department
(914)764-4206

Rye
Rye Police Department
(914) 967-1234

Rye Brook
Rye Brook Police Department
(914)937-1020

Scarsdale
Scarsdale Police Department
(914) 772-1200

Sleephollow
Sleepyhollow Police Department
(914) 631-5544

Tuckahoe
Tuckahoe Police Department
(914) 961-4800

Vallhalla
Mount Pleasant Police Department
(914)769-1941

White Plains
White Plains Police Department
(914)422-6111

Yonkers
Yonkers Police Department
(914) 377-7900

Yorktown Heights
Yorktown Police Department
(914) 962-4141

Putnam
Putnam County Police Department
(845)225-4300

The Westchester County Criminal Court is located at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, White Plains, NY 10601. Their phone number is (914) 824-5400. Once you or your loved on has been booked and processed, they will be held in police custody until their Arraignment.

After your Arrest, the police and District Attorney will want to ask you questions regarding your case. The police and DA have been given a wide berth in conducting these interrogations, and they will be recorded. Be aware that all the information given to the authorities becomes part of your case, which could harm you in the end. You need to also be aware that you are allowed to "take the 5th" (not to speak), and you have the legal right to counsel. It is important to call a Westchester County Arrest Lawyer as soon as you can. Your New York Criminal Lawyer can help ensure that your rights are respected and your case moves forward smoothly. Once your Criminal Lawyer informs the authorities that you will be opting to exercise these rights, the authorities may not legally interrogate you.

An Arrest is unsettling and starts a legal process that must be handled appropriately in order to obtain the best result. Trying to handle these matters without the aid of a Westchester County Criminal Lawyer is daunting at best. Stephen Bilkis & Associates, PLLC will offer you a completely free consultation with your first appointment. This consultation can be used for domestic violence matter, a gun crime matter or a violation of the vehicle and traffic law (traffic ticket) Do not wait and call us today at 800.696.9529. We have offices in Westchester County, New York City (including Manhattan Brooklyn and the Bronx and Long Island.