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Stuart Austin
Getting Arrested Can Be A Harrowing Experience, Choosing An Attorney Needn't Be
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With over 25 years of experience and a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, few Long Island criminal defense lawyers have the reputation as Attorney Stuart Austin. As a former public defender, he helps clients of Austin Law Associates, P.C. by providing unique insights from both sides of the courtroom that help to have charges reduced or dropped altogether. Whether you are facing a traffic ticket or charges involving a violent crime, their team offers free consultations to help you protect yourself against the life-changing consequences of a criminal conviction. Get started today. They serve Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn, and Queens.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- DUI & DWI
- White Collar Crime
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Juvenile Law
Additional Practice Areas
- Civil Forfeitures
- Drug Treatment Court
Fees
- Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New Jersey
- New Jersey Courts
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- New York
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Owner/ Attorney
- Austin Law Associates, P.C.
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- Adjunct Professor
- State University Of New York Buffalo Law School
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- Public Defender
- Legal Aid Society Of Nassau County
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Education
- State University of New York - Buffalo
- J.D. (1993)
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- Cornell University
- B.S. (1988)
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Awards
- Hurricane Sandy Community Service Award
- Young Israel of Long Beach
- Hurricane Sandy Community Service Award
- Young Israel of Long Beach
Professional Associations
- Criminal Courts Bar Association of Nassau County
- President
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- Cornell Alumni Association
- Member
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- New York State Bar  # 2584969
- Member
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- Criminal Courts Bar Foundation
- President
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- Criminal Courts Bar Foundation of Nassau County
- President
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Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Austin Law Associates, P.C.
Legal Answers
17 Questions Answered
- Q. Girl is claiming her boyfriend had text her saying he sells drugs for one of his friends. Can a warrant be made for the
- A: The police would need more information than a simple statement from a third party claiming she knows her boyfriend sells drugs to another individual. Most importantly, since it would only be the possession, they would need to prove he possessed an illegal substance.
- Q. I got arrested 132 days ago I've pled not guilty. How does the speedy trial law affect my case if at all?
- A: Speedy trial is only applicable when your attorney does not consent to adjournments and requests the ADA to take the time until the next court appearance. If your attorney has consented to any of the adjournments for strategic reasons these days would be excluded from the speedy trial calculation. Also, you mention a motion date. if the case is on for motions than that time is also excludable by statute.. In conclusion there are many time periods which will not be counted towards the speedy trial clock and you need to request the information from your attorney or the court.
- Q. Is it illegal to carry a cane sword that isn't sharpen (still original with dull edges) in New York?
- A: Yes. It is still illegal. The statute definition does not differentiate whether the blade is dull or sharp. You could remove the blade and just use the cane part.
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