When the police seek to arrest somebody who they have no location for, is it incumbent for them to obtain an arrest warrant?

There is no time limit as long as it is within the statute of limitations. Sometimes it's a matter of priorities for the NYPD. When surrendering to...

Do the DA sometimes offer a plea just to see if you will rush & take it? I was made an offer to plea to what I was charged with.

As a former prosecutor, I can tell you with confidence that what you describe is not a practice. The recommended sentence or plea is based on a...

If your husband is barred from being near alcohol as a condition of his parole then he should not have alcohol where he lives. It sounds like...

Is this considered tampering with a witness?

You are describing what a prosecutor should do. It is their job to gather and present evidence.

If two people have orders of protection against each other what is the healthiest contact we should have?

If contact is allowed then you may go near each other. Limited orders only bar what is already illegal, e.g., assault, harassment, staking, etc. ...

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Need an expert Domestic Violence Attorney. My ex-wife put false DV charges on me 5 years ago and took my daughter away from me?

Sorry to hear about your situation. Were the Orders of Protection issued in New York? Are they part of an ongoing criminal case or issued by Family...

Criminal law....

It sounds like your son has a good defense, but he still may be arrested. Do not let him talk to the police without a lawyer present. If you cannot...

How to seal an unlawful possession of marijuana violation in New York City?

The case is dismissed and sealed at the same time. Unless there is some condition of the discharge it should be immediately. If you go to the...

How much will a record of a misdemeanor hurt job prospects?

That is a difficult question to answer in the abstract. A conviction could hurt with security clearances, but obviously a felony is worse than a...

How can I get out of this situation

It is a bad idea to post specifics here. It could be evidence for your case. Speak to your attorney directly instead.