In New York, not every arrested individual remains in custody until their arraignment. Those who receive Desk Appearance Tickets (DATs) after being arrested avoid the detention process. A Desk Appearance ticket allows an arrested individual to go home after an arrest. In New York, people receive DATs for misdemeanors and most E felonies charges…. Read More »
"... Mr. Cohen's effort... in everything he has done before the Court, is A-Plus... [R]ecently, in another case... [before me], the result he achieved for his client... was quite impressive." Honorable Kenneth M. Karas, United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.
"So I have very sophisticated counsel here and, Mr. Cohen, [your client] is very fortunate in having you as his attorney, and I hope he appreciates that." – Quote from the Honorable Denise L. Cote, United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.
"As Mark Cohen, a defense lawyer who has tried cases throughout the city and was a prosecutor in the Bronx, pointed out, there is a saying among defense lawyers in New York." – As provided in the New York Times City Room Blog.
