I was caught stealing a curling iron for 67$ its my first offense i was never arresed or anything now i got a dat what can happe

Since it is your first arrest, you want to avoid having a criminal conviction that will give you a record. You may want to look into hiring an...

From these facts, you should not be prosecuted. You may, as my colleague stated, be a witness in a case against this parlor. One thing to...

In the past, I've negotiated with the ADA to get allow my client to do community service in their home town to avoid a hassle. The fine can be...

My husband was accused of a lewd act by a minor sitting on her porch staring at my husband that was at least 500 yards away

Depending on what is more important to you, depends on what your husband should do. If it is more important to fight the case because he believes...

Does it matter that I was in park when I was charged with DWI?

If the car was in park and the motor was running, then this is not a defense. If the car was in park and the motor was off but the key was in the...

The worst you could get is 1 year in jail if you received the maximum penalty.

Where can I find the Law on Emotional Support Service Dogs?

This will be under Guide Dog Laws. Additionally, if you have had the dog for more than 3 months, openly and notoriously, any clause in the...

Is my case in nyc a federal case or state case?

By all accounts this sounds like a state case.

I highly recommend fighting this case. Find an attorney who is well versed in tickets like my colleague Michael Palumbo.

If you file for an appeal in NYS can you be recharged with the charges that you were already found not guilty of ?

No. The Double Jeopardy clause of the constitution prohibits the prosecutor from re-trying an acquittal. If you don't believe us, ask O.J. Simpson.