Detained for two years with no evidence, any options?

1. ROR is unlikely in a murder case 2. Your friend should speak to his attorney about a new bail application- not sure if that will make much...

Was this excessive and did they violate my rights. Did they violate the 8th amendment

While it may be on the higher end, it is not necessarily a violation of your Constitutional rights. There are a number of reasons why the judge may...

What can be done

Grand jury testimony is sworn testimony so if he lied while testifying before a grand jury he committed perjury. The District Attorney's Office may...

What is considered assault?

No, that is not considered assault as there's no physical injury. An assault charge requires physical injury- whether it's intentional or...

Selected as the best answer

No, the police won't figure print you on the street. You'll only be fingerprinted if you're arrested and brought to a police station for booking.

What are the parameters and requirements of self-defense?

Your hypothetical needs to be more specific. As it stands, the answer to your question is that it depends. Situations like these are very fact...

Assuming you don't have a lengthy criminal record and if this is your first §110/155.25 charge, it is unlikely that you'll be sentenced to jail...

Can I press charges& sue someone who press false charges on me? It's affected my health.I've been in the er 3x w/hypertension.

I am sorry to read about your struggles. That sounds like a very difficult situation. I'd advise hiring an attorney in New Jersey to represent you...

Fighting traffic tickets in NYC is different than anywhere else in New York because there's no plea bargaining at the TVB hearing. You're either...

I have few traffic violations. I gave my tickets to a lawyer in NYC and he has been rescheduling my court appearance dates. On o

It is common practice for traffic attorneys to push back hearing dates. I'm assuming he failed to appear at the hearing on your behalf?