Do I need a lawyer to go before a judge pertaining to unfinished community service?

Although it is always better to have a lawyer present it is not really necessary if all you are asking for is more time to complete your community...

My son was drunk and was charged with urinating in public and disorderly conduct.

An accident? Really? What happened? He was walking on the street and his penis fell out of his pants and started urinating on its own? Pay the...

Continuance

If a defendant is charged with a crime and fails to appear in court (for trial or otherwise) the judge will simply issue a bench warrant. That...

Is it illegal for a criminal defense attorney to do this?

Conversations between an attorney and a client are ABSOLUTELY privileged communications -- regardless of the content of the conversation. That...

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

Hire a criminal defense attorney -- and a good one. As for price, generally, you get what you pay for. If you pay cheap, you get cheap.

You work at the behest of your employer. You also committed a crime (however petty). Your boss has the absolute right to fire you. Next time, leave...

Is it illegal to get drunk?

No. It is not a crime -- so long as you do it privately (i.e. not on a public street or other public place).

I am charged with burglary and theft. It occurred in two different places in the total damage is 92 Dollars.

In short, all options are available but those options start with hiring an attorney. Do so ASAP.

Is a defendant eligible to be released under the CPL 216 if a drug program is not available?

The statue says the Court MAY be released. Because it is permissive the a court would appear to have the authority to grant release. Whether the...

Feel free to call me to discuss. I am a criminal lawyer and am happy to walk you through the process. Consider it a lawyer-to-lawyer courtesy. Call...