Arrested for shoplifting, thurs offense - what should I expect?

As a former ADA in Manhattan, I can tell you that the arraignment offer will likely be plea to the charge and time served. However, once the case...

Assault charge-What is my best option?

It is not up to either of you to drop that charges. The decision rests with the prosecutor. Hire an aggressive defense attorney to try to get the...

At the time of you plea were you warned of potential negative immigration consequences?

Domestic violence

The short answer is yes. A subpoena would reveal call detail, like numbers dialed or texted. A warrant is required for more invasive monitoring.

Is a police office allowed to ask my 14 year old questions about a death that she was accused of ?? No rights were read to her.

This is a highly fact-intensive question. It spends upon the circumstances of the questioning. If she has been charged then she has an attorney who...

Criminal possession of the 7th degree in the state of NY. I'm not guilty. Worst case scenario?

The worst case scenario is one year jail. But if you have never been arrested before then it is likely the case can be dismissed or a non-criminal...

Should I take the first plea offer

You cannot take back you plea. The person who is in the best position to advise you is your lawyer, who knows ALL of the facts.

If you filed a police report because you thought someone was abusing their own child, because you witnessed something strange.

It does not sound like you have done anything wrong if what you told the police was honest. You should probably not send emails connected to the...

Can i go to the police? Am i the victim?

Yes, either go to the nearest police staton or call 911.

I am a college student who was recently charged with drug paraphernalia, a scale empty baggies and a bowl.

If you have never been arrested before it is likely that the case will ultimately dismissed and sealed. You can find a good lawyer here, through...