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What should I do if a loved one is arrested? |
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Get the arrest number from either the arresting officer or central booking in NYC. Call and retain an attorney. If the police are attempting to interrogate your loved one, you will want the attorney to intervene so as to prevent any incriminating statements from being made. The attorney will file a notice of appearance and track the arrest through the system and appear in court as soon as all the court documents are ready. A retained attorney will typically be able to have the case called much sooner than a court appointed lawyer, due to case loads and the courtesy extended by the court to private counsel appearing on one case.
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