Should my son plead guilty to a abc065 - c?

He'll probably have the opportunity to pay a fine and be done with the case and hear a lecture from the judge.

Is an arrest equivalent to a conviction in immigration law? What about a dismissed case with an ACD for first time offenders?

An arrest is not the equivalent of a conviction. You would need to have plead guilty or been found guilty of a crime after trial to have been...

Can my friend get out of jail ?

The judge will usually release a person getting a straight probation deal and direct them to probation for a pre-sentencing report. This of course...

How do prosecutors or lawyers get "attempted" added charges?

It depends on the individual practice of the DAs Office. As the other lawyers noted, an attempt lowers the felony charge by one letter, allowing a...

If the Plaxico Burress case showed us anything, it's that New York State takes gun cases VERY seriously. When you say he has other felony charges...

If someone is arrested in TX (primary resident) but will be trial in new york. Where should he hire an attorney?

the suspension would scare me less than the "very inadequate representation of a client". There are plenty of very good lawyers out there. ...

House burglarized. $12000+ in jewelry stolen. Can the thief be sued for restitution? Can gold buyer be sued for buying stolen pr

While restitution may be ordered by the judge as part of a sentence in a criminal case, the defendant would have to have the means to pay the money...

Will i get in trouble if i tell the truth ?

I can think of many instances where you can get in trouble for telling the truth, especially if you previously lied about something, You should...

I have a sexual harressment case from 2010 and he was just found guilty in criminal court how should i go about finding the best

I'm confused as to what you were convicted of in criminal court and how it relates to the (potential) civil lawsuit. The best way to choose a...

Embezzlement

Hire a good attorney. All it takes is an accusation for the police to arrest you and charge you with felony charges, which is what this sounds...