Why would a police officer say that he needs to speak to DA before knowing if I can press charges on someone who assaulted me?

Your statements coupled with an eyewitness certainly gives the officer probable cause to make an arrest. The fact that you had verifiabe injuries...

What is my best bet when I go to court for a PRR misdemeanor violation for "sexual activity in a park" (1-04, sub 18)?

It may be possible to receive an ACD, which will dismiss the charges and seal teh case after six months. If not, your lawyer can try to reduce the...

Im 15 and my boyfriend is 19. if i become pregnant can he be charged with anything? i live in ny. what can we do?

If you truly care about your boyfriend you would not have sex with him which could land him in jail and create numerous other problems. Wait until...

Falsely accused of Rape

Like most things in life, you get what you pay for. Asking an attorney to significantly reduce their fees on a case as serious as this will likely...

What are the exceptions for a person of16 to have sex with a Person under the age of 21 by NY state law?

The only exception is marriage. Neither you nor your parents can consent to your sexual activity. Under New York law, a 17 year-old is legally...

Wife has a order of protection against me and saying I am trying to kill her and baby,

These are very serious allegations against you which could ultimately affect your immigration status. You should hire an attorney to make sure...

It depends on whether the car is vouchered as police evidence, safekeeping or if it's marked for forfeiture. Safekeeping would be the easiest to...

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What's going to happend? Will I be sent to Rikers Island? Should I come with my own legal representation ?

You can be sentenced up to 15 days jail for failing to do the community service on a violation plea. It sounds like the Judge gave you a second...

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Speedy trial rights violated?

It's unclear if you have been arrested/arraigned on these new charges. There can be either a pre-arrest or post-arrest speedy trial motion made...

I am suing the nypd for entering my house without a warrant and false arrest and for police using excessive force.

Your question is a little unclear. Have you filed a lawsuit or just plan to? Did the police ever produce a valid warrant? Were the criminal...