Does pleading guilty to public urination in NYC, violation of section 16-118(6), result in sexual offender or similar registry?

It is a violation and not a crime and has no sex offender registry requirements. If you had been charged under the Health Code statute it would...

How can you find a pro bono lawyer in criminal defense? in rochester ny please email me [email protected]

You have a right to an attorney of your choosing only if you are paying for them. If you can't afford one you have the right to a public defender....

Is avvo.com for US residents only?

I have answered questions and been hired by international Avvo users but they have had legal problems in New York State where I practice. So no it...

Who is present at a Hearing apart from my lawyer and I? What happens there? What happens next? How long is the process?

The answer is contingent upon what type of hearing you are referring to.

What exactly is considered to be assaulting an officer

The court's are very protective of police officers. The court's interpret this statute very liberally.

Is it aloud for a defendant to ask one of the witnesses for the written statement or for what they stated happened?

your attorney should hire an investigator to question the witnesses. This way if they get anything useful the investigator can testify on your...

I was found guilty for possession of marijuana. how can i come back and prove my innocence?.consul didnt renew my visa.

I cannot see how you were found guilty if you did not appear in court for your court date. If anything, a warrant for your arrest would have been...

Be very careful as this is an unclassified misdemeanor in New York. If you plead guilty to the charge, you will have a permanent criminal record...

I was attacked by my ex-boyfriend, who then sent me a lawyer's letter demanding that I cease contact with him. What should I do?

You have two options. It sounds like the letter is to make you fear going to the police and reporting his attack on you. You still have a right...

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When out on bail on a b non violent felony is it possible to get a bail reduction or an (R>O>R)? if so whats the proccess?

If the DA is happy with your cooperation, I see no reason why they wouldn't consent to your ROR status. Your lawyer will have to discuss this with...