It's doubtful that the hearing/trial will occur on the first appearance. The judge will want to know what the case is about and get a feel as to...

Can i sue someone that molested me 10 years ago.???

You should repost this in the civil litigation section if you are seeking to sue for money. However, I believe that the Statute of Limitations has...

Daughter( age 16) was at underage drinking bon fire over weekend. Girl hosting was at her uncles property where a house was bein

In every civil lawsuit you need to prove two elements: liability and damages. Even if you can prove that this woman assaulted a minor and allowed a...

I would file a complaint with the Chicago PD. I doubt that you are the only person that they have done this too. It sounds like a larceny by...

If you get a seat belt violation and you are 16 without a permit how will this affect you now and in the future in New York

Were you the driver or passenger? Obviously if you were driving without a permit it is a bigger problem

It is certainly not the norm. It is the exception. However, there are times when out of state programs are allowed as part of plea deals but they...

What are the chances that I can save myself from having my wall street internship offer rescinded?

Typically your internship will be up to the discretion of the Wall Street firm. Regardless of the paperwork, they may still rescind the offer. ...

Can the state combine different cases involving only one defendant in just one indictment?

There are numerous cases that support the combining of cases in an effort to promote judicial economy. There are however strict rules governing...

How can a judge give me a Class C felony for a charge of a criminal possesion of a controlled substance in 4th degree?

The answer is that New York has an automobile presumption with respect to drugs found in a car. It can be found in Penal Law 220.25 I have...

Violation of 221.05: Unlawful possession of marijuana. SAP-D and Section 160. 50 CPL

If a summons is facially defective it can be dismissed by the court prior to the return date without the accused being present. In New York you...