Does a one year mandatory revocation of my NY license for not giving blood to an officer violate my 4th amendment rights.

I agree with my colleague above. Additionally, blood draws can violate your 4th amendment rights. It is difficult to compel someone to give...

There are several outcomes possible to mitigate the situation. First, since he is 17, he's likely eligible for what's called "youthful offender"...

An arraignment means you hear what the charges are against you. Bail can be set at that time and paid at anytime after it is set. This means he...

Do I need a legal guardian to accompany me in this case?

There could be some issues since you are a minor. Especially if you were arrested and interrogated.

Can I sue for False Arrest on shoplifting.

Talk to a civil lawyer immediately. You have 90 days to sue the city and if two months have run, you don't want to lose your claim. You may have...

How does a criminal trial works? Do you get release in 60days? Will they close your case?

Usually Someone does 7/10ths of their sentence.

My boyfriend may get sentenced to 17 months in prison, I was wondering how much time would he actually serve in prison.

Approximately 14.5 months

I believe I have 2 violation tickets in NYC, will this turn into a warrant if they are unpaid?

yes, these can turn into warrants. You can try going to the court directed to you on the summon's and if that doesn't solve the issue, hire a...

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If the police have a wanted card, can hiring a lawyer do anything except arrange a surrender?

In addition to what my colleagues have stated, if you hire an attorney and it turns out your case is more serious than you realize, having an...

How can i get a lawyer for a 4 year old deposition.

Defiantly check under the Civil Rights Attorney section. Keep In mind that you have 90 days to sue the city. That date can start as late as the...