I am a witness. Should I go to the DA?

Contacting the prosecutors office and telling them what you know is the appropriate thing to do. What the prosecutor does with that information is...

If you shoplift and leave the store without being caught but then return to store with stolen merchandise is that still larceny?

The crime of larceny was already a completed act. Now, if you choose to return the merchandise yes you are technically in possession of stolen...

Is an aggravated DWI charge in Long Island, New York considered a crime of moral turpitude?

Moral turpitude is reserved for crimes that involve a violation of honesty or good morals. Generally speaking an aggravated DWI would not fit the...

Should I have a lawyer for a arrignment hearing on a felony charge

Yes you should have an attorney represent you at your arraignment. You should be represented so that all your rights are protected and that you...

I was charged with a misdemeanor and have to apper in court in 3 days i have no money to pay the ticket what do i do?

Make sure you go to court so that the Judge does not issue a warrant or a failure to appear. If you need time to pay, ask for it. Good...

Am I going to jail for a second DWI and breathalyzer refusal?

You should, with out question consult with and ultimately retain an attorney. It is very important that you are comfortable with the attorney that...

When do you have to pay restitution?

If restitution is part of the agreement to resolve the case, then time to make the restitution can be negotiated as well. If your friend needs...

The return of bail does take some time. But you have been waiting too long. The first question for you to ask is whether the bail was exonerated....

Also, when I was released after serving 4 months, I was told to go back to court for my probation info, and they made a mistake

Generally speaking in New York felony convictions are not subject to being expunged or sealed. If for instance you were under 19 years old you may...

I have a 16 year old Class D Felony from 1995 when I was only 17 years old. I graduated college in 2005 and it's now 2011

You may have been eligible for youthful offender (YO) status on the case which would have not been a criminal conviction in the first place. You...