Caught shoplifting from Kohls

You were lucky you were not arrested. It would probably cost more in legal fees to recover what they are demanding if they actually sued you. In...

Is there any form of post relief offered in new York city such as expungement or case sealing except for the certificate of reli

I am sorry to hear about your situation. There is no such thing as expungement in New York for crimes.

Possessing small amount of weed (25gs or less) for personal use not even a crime (,such as a misdemeanor)?

It is true that small amounts of marijuana for personal use and not burning is no longer treated as a crime in New York City However, police do...

Can I press charges against my attacker, she is 17. Can I get a restraining order against her mom for threatening me & can I sue

It sounds like you were the victim of domestic violence. If you have not already gone to the police you should do so. If there is a criminal case...

How do I withdraw my plea.

Generally speaking, without knowing the specifics of your case, it is difficult to withdraw a plea. Judges go through an allocution with...

How long will it be or how long does it usually take to get ankle monitor off during pretrial services in NYS.

The best person to answer this question is your current attorney, who knows all of the facts of the case. There is no way anybody here can answer...

Should I take it to trial or am I hung out to dry what could I do to help my case

The person who is in the best position to advise you is your current lawyer. If you are unhappy with that lawyer you could always hire your own...

Can police take a complainants word alone before making a decision to arrest a person, or should they 1st question the suspect?

Yes, statements of a person who reports a crime can lead to an arrest. The district attorney, however, should investigate the case fully. For more...

What's going to happen when I go in front of the judge with no lawyer. I never been through anything like this before

I am sorry to hear about your situation. The bad news is that the amount is over $1,000 and it is from an employer. To good news is that if you...

Good news that you have not been arrested since (or at least it sounds that way). It would show up on your DCJS criminal history but it is hard to...