Can I file a case against the city of grand Blancs police Department for wrongful arrest?

When did all this happen? The law of your state will spell out what the elements are for false arrest. Suffice it to say, however, that false...

I believe my bail was excessive under amendment 8? Any recourse?

There is no constitutional right to bail. In New York, where I practice, bail is a creature of statute. Therefore, excessive bail can be...

From what you describe, it appears that your soon-to-be ex-husband is violating the law. Several possible state and/or federal criminal statutes...

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In New York, felony and misdemeanor convictions cannot be sealed. A conviction for the infraction of DWAI cannot be sealed in NY, either. That...

Is NY's drug presumption law constitutional?

Penal Law section 220.25 codifies the "car presumption" and the "room presumption" to which you refer. These presumptions only apply in...

Can you appeal sentencing after agreeing not to?

You can always appeal. The real question -- and I think the one you are really getting at -- is whether an appeal will have any chance of success...

If the court refunded the cost of obtaining trial transcripts for an appeal, should that refund go to the client or attorney?

A lot depends on the terms of your retainer agreement, but it seems to me that if you paid for the transcripts, the refund should go to you. What...

My children's dentist has posted their pictures on his website since 2007. I want the photos removed.

I do not practice in California, but in NY, such facts might give rise to criminal prosecution under New York Civil Rights Law § 50 (which provides...

Half of my retainer was used for emailing, phone calls, and him leaving me messages. He told me the case will not go over XYZ!

A client has a right to the file, subject to certain potential limitations. For example, if you owe your lawyer money for disbursements or fees...

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As others have noted, at 16 years old, your son is considered an adult for purposes of criminal prosecution, not a "juvenile offender" (which,...