Court Perjury Ruling for lying in video recording prerecorded before the trial as evidence

Perjury is lying under oath. If the video statement was sworn -- and the statements were knowingly false -- then it would be perjury. If there is...

Case of unlawful surveillance where the offender is in London and the victim is in New York, who has jurisdiction?

The offender can only be prosecuted in the jurisdiction in which the crime occurred. Specifically, jurisdiction will lie in the place where either...

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Being "out of status" is a continuing criminal offense that would tend to show a disregard for the law. Not a good thing when trying to be a...

Dismissed means dismissed. The reason for the dismissal is irrelevant . What is important is that there is no public record -- no one outside of...

My father forgot to appear in court. What happen to him next?

Dad needs to call his lawyer immediately and arrange to return to court asap. This is important. This needs to be done NOW.

Your "rap" sheet is sealed to the public. Only law enforcement agencies have access. No private party is legally allowed to see it. But why worry?...

What would a criminal defense attorney charge to write a letter n behalf of a client receiving civil recovery demand letters?

Legal fees are like the rainbow; multiple colors depending on your point of view. Shop around, ask different lawyers (face-to-face) and get the...

HIRE A LAWYER!!! You ABSOLUTELY need a lawyer. You are facing potential felony charges and the possibility of jail. Given the weight of the cocaine...

What needs to be done to "seal" or expunge the dismissal of a DUI and criminal possession of a weapon charge?

Your lawyer can make a motion to seal the records. It should be made to the judge that dismissed your case. Frankly, your lawyer should have made...

What can happen to someone with a Class D felony - 2nd degree criminal possession of a forged instrument ?

Conviction for a Class D charge is a felony punishable from probation to up to seven years in prison. Missing a court date, if willfully, can...