Why paying the bail is important case wise) ? other than getting out of jail ,

The only legal effect of a release on bail is getting out of jail. Shouldn't that be enough?

Can't make D.A.T. date? What should I do?

Hire a lawyer NOW who can go to court to represent to the judge that you are out of the country so that, hopefully, a warrant does not issue for...

The "card" is an informal request to appear at the precinct regarding a criminal matter. It is done so that the detective and/or warrant squad does...

I can't imagine that you could -- but you must ask a Canadian attorney in order to get proper advice on Canadian law.

Disorderly conduct

It would seem that your lawyer gave you proper advice and you did not believe him//her or simply want confirmation of what you were told. A...

What would happen if someone was found not guilty of a murder, and then right afterwards started bragging about how they did it?

State double jeopardy laws would preclude any additional prosecution. Depending on why the murder was.committed there could be a federal criminal...

Are court records in borough that you were arrested ex Bronx criminal court or are they in Manhattan city hall

Court records are maintained in the courthouse in which the case was brought.

Should I hire a lawyer or go with a public defender for DAT second offense 140.15

The 18b law says if you can afford a lawyer you must hire one -- public defenders )legal aid and 18b) are for indigent defendants -- those who...

I was arrested in Manhattan, charged with violating an Order of Protection. I have a Legal Aid lawyer who is overwhelmed with

You will get the police report in due course as part of the discovery process.

I was arrested for battery in Vegas and I accepted a plea bargain. What would be the immigration consequences?

You need to discuss this with an immigration lawyer. You also need to get a copy of the disposition of your case in Las Vegas so that the lawyer...