I received a desk appearance ticket for possession of marijuana in New York City. Do I need to worry?

Under Criminal procedure Law section 170.56, you may be entitled to an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal. Yoru Attorney should request it...

Hi, Can I be found guilty if someone else says a bag of weed found in my car was there's , even if they weren't in the car?

The Prosecutor may decide to accept your friend's testimony but he is not required to accept it. Further, if he does not, the charges may remain...

I am an army officer. I have been charged for being involved in a fight with a civilian and publishing it on the newspaper.

I am not a military lawyer. However, I would exepct that defense counsel would be appointed on your behalf by the Army. You have a right to...

Conditional discharge, weed charge, criminal

I agree with many of the answers stated. Both of your concerns can happen if you fail to make timely payment. It makes far more sense to bite the...

No offenses can be charged as a group as a practical matter. However, threats of physical harm rise to the level of harassment, potentially...

I agree with Jennifer and Mark below. Expungement is ideal. As no conviction arises after successful completion of the Conditional Discharge, I...

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If police ask you to come in for questioning is it legal for them to refuse you legal representation?

Sounds like a bit of "permissive deception" (kind of like acceptable fibbing) by the police. If the person volunteers for questioning--they dont...

Girlfriend charged with 2c:35-10a(1) she's currently on PTI with a few weeks left. Police ask her to be informant. Please help.

Immediately get an attorney. First an attorney needs to determine the strength of the State's case before being an informant is considered. Next,...

My soon to be wife was molested 5 years ago by her stepfather, is there still time for her to pursue legal action, if so how?

I would suggest that she immediately consult with a family law attorney and then, with that attorney's help, decide whether to speak with the...

If the matter is post Grand Jury and Trial ready, the State will likely seek an adjournment or adjournments in order to obtain the cooperation of...