Andrew M. Stengel's Answers (1335)

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If a lawyer gets it wrong in a court hearing do you still go with him?

Andrew's answer | Answered on December 02, 2015

Your question makes little sense. Are you saying that a prosecutor offered you an ACD and the case actually went to trial?

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Can I Get Petty Theft Charge Dropped To Violation?

Andrew's answer | Answered on November 30, 2015

Hiring an attorney would be a good start. As a former ADA in Manhattan undid offer second-time offenders a violation depending on the facts of each...

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Can a order of protection be amended

Andrew's answer | Answered on November 30, 2015

His lawyer would be in the best position to answer and it depends on the type of modification. From full to lifted is usually unlikely. For...

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My wife and I went through a bitter divorce. I was the plaintiff, and she wanted us to stay together. Somehow, she convinced the

Andrew's answer | Answered on November 29, 2015

I'm sorry for what you went through but it does not sound like the ADA is responsible.

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In a jury trial can a person get convicted just from the words of a witness even if there is no evidence to support the witness

Andrew's answer | Answered on November 29, 2015

The short answer is yes. Remember the standard for a jury is proof beyond a reasonable doubt of each element of a crime.

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I got arrested for a misdemeanor assault on a guy at a gym I would see often there. We had got into an big argument.

Andrew's answer | Answered on November 27, 2015

It sounds like you need an experienced defense attorney who knows investigations well. Hire one immediately.

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How long is the counseling session for misdemeanor for forcible touching 130.52

Andrew's answer | Answered on November 23, 2015

Rather than asking repeated questions about the same issue you should speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney.

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How can I drop charges

Andrew's answer | Answered on November 23, 2015

It sounds like you called police for a good reason. It's up to the prosecutor to decide whether or not to drop any charges. Even if you do not...

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What could be going on since the DA contacted my ex but I wasn't arrested?

Andrew's answer | Answered on November 23, 2015

It sounds like aggravated harassment. You should contact a lawyer in case you are arrested. In my experience bail is not set in these cases unless...

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I need some advice of what I can do for my fiancé who was arrested for something called forced touching, a Misdemeanor charge.

Andrew's answer | Answered on November 22, 2015

Unfortunately it sounds like he was charged with forcible touching. His best bet is to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. I wish you...

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