There is a form Notice of Appearance in every courtroom. You are also welcome to use your own. "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.@

Can police run warrants check without probable cause and just from a stop and frisk in New York?

Absolutely. The Fourth Amendment allows for escalating levels of police intrusion into a citizen's level of privacy. The police need "reasonable...

An adjournment in contemplation is just what the words say it is. An ACD is an adjournment (for 6 months) during which the DA is "contemplating...

Can I apply for an 18-B attorney to help me grieve against another attorney (and will any attorney represent me)?

No. Lawyers appointed by the court to represent indigent defendants pursuant to Section 18b of the County Law are appointed only in criminal cases....

I was given a pink summons for a reckless driving in NYC.the officer only wrote"F/O"in place of occurrence.Can I dismiss it?

Maybe -- but not on the groundls that "f/o" is somehow defective notice. It means "front of" and presumably has a location or address following the...

No. It means that charges WERE filed but that, for reasons unknown, the charges were dismissed and the public record of the charges were sealed (so...

You get the certified copy of disposition only from the clerk in the court (and in the county) that heard your case. If a felony then go the the...

Restitution Question - (Probation)

Failure to make restitution can result in a violation of your probation. If you are violated you will receive a formal notice from your probation...

My friend been in jail 2 months her next court date is april 26th. she is in jail for failure to appear on 2 felonies

Based on the scant facts you give it would seem unlikely thrashed will be released. She could,of course, make bail but given the two prior bench...

You are not being allowed to buy the items you tried to steal. You are paying a penalty equal to the amount of your attempted theft. Be happy you...