Since I went to court, paid the fee and the case was wrapped up, do I still pay the civil demand?

My experience with these civil demands is that they never follow up with the threat to sue. If they cast out 100 of these and 2 people pay, it is...

In NY why is there a record of you in a court even if you were found innocent for a violation? Not a crime?

This applies if you mean that you pleaded to a violation instead of a crime: If you were convicted of a violation, not a crime, everything would be...

My soon to be ex-wife is accusing me of something I didn't do.

You should set the tone correctly here by hiring an attorney to communicate with the detective prior to your arrest. This will prevent them from...

Attempted assault does not require physical injury. The NYPD has a mandatory arrest policy for domestic matters, so unless the caller has provided...

How serious is a criminal contempt charge? Is this a civil or criminal offense?

Yes, it is a crime - probably a misdemeanor. However, if your case is in Manhattan, it may be possible to get your family and criminal cases...

How to answer have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony if I was sentenced to a disorderly conduct ?

The answer is no, but be careful with the question. You may have to answer yes if the question is whether you had ever been convicted of any offense.

What kind of attorney would I be looking at for a grand larceny case in the 2nd degree involved with other charges . .

You want someone who will tell you the truth about your case and be able to actually try it if the circumstances require it.

Does a prosecutor have to inform the defense attorney of the charges which they intend to bring to the grand jury?

No. A defense attorney may be clued in as to what the charges are if the defendant has been arraigned prior to the presentation because there will...

The matter will appear as an open case which is searchable using the NYS Unified Court System webtool. If circumstances are such that you have a...

How do you handle a DUI ticket hearing when you were out of the country.

Did the person miss his or her court date? If so, you need to consult with an attorney to determine whether a bench warrant has been issued for...