If you or a loved one has been arrested for a crime in New York State, the entire criminal process can feel like a complex whirlwind. The Law Offices of Michael H. Ricca P.C. is here to help explain the full process in a nine-part series. Now we want to focus on the preliminary hearing  … Read more

So you or a loved one have been arrested and are going to be charged with a crime.  You may be wondering what comes next in the criminal case process and the answer is the arraignment. The Law Offices of Michael H. Ricca P.C. is here to ease the burden on you during this difficult  … Read more

Have you or a loved one ever been arrested and charged with a crime? Most of the time the answer is no.  The criminal justice system can be overwhelming to someone who is unfamiliar with the process.  The Law Offices of Michael H. Ricca P.C. is here to ease the burden on you during this  … Read more

Are you or a loved one in fear of your safety? If so, you may be able to obtain an order of protection from the New York State courts.  A restraining order is the same thing in New York State as an order of protection.  In New York State an order of protection can be  … Read more

Have you heard about New York State’s Social Host Law? The Social Host Law liability targets individuals 18 years of age and older who provide or knowingly allow consumption of any type of alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age without taking reasonable corrective action. Under this law, if an individual sustains  … Read more