Is my kid now a Felon?

You can only be a felon if you were convicted of a felony crime either by pleading guilty or being found guilty after trial. The acts you describe...

The answer depends on the conditions of his punishment and any restrictions imposed by the court. Richard Southard 212-385-8600 I am a...

We have a domestic violence court case a misdemeanor charge at the end of June..my husband doesn't qualify for a legal aid

It can affect him because he may try to handle the case himself without the aid of an attorney which is not a wise thing to do. There is a reason...

I am17yrs old and my boyfriend is 24yrs old,can my dad put him in jail for dating me? and plus we had sex,can he get in trouble?

As long as nothing sexual occurred prior to your turning 17, then your relationship is now legal. Richard Southard 212-385-8600 I am a former...

What if I go to the court date & tell the DA I want the case dismissed, & my husband doesn't have an attorney to represent him

You have no control on whether the DA dismisses the case as the State has an obligation to protect its citizens whether they want that protection...

Without a lawyer, what should i expect for a summons for 221.10?

Many attorneys charge discounted rates for these case as they can be resolved successfully fairly easily. If you are indigent and cannot afford an...

The courts said my husband is in violation of a temporary refrain order but the one we both have ended feb 2012

If the case is still pending then the order of protection will have been extended to the next court date. The DA will get a transcript of what...

I was charged with NYS Penal Law 221.10 01 and arrested, without showing marijuana burning or open to public view. NEED HELP!!!

You are one of many people who are the victim of a bad search which the cop later had to justify by claiming he saw the marijuana in public view. ...

Can a probation officer say your best friend cant come to your house?

It's best not to make an enemy of the probation officer and pick and choose which battles to fight. If the PO says you can meet your friend at your...

Could we be made to pay his fine?

The short answer is no you cannot be made to pay his fines. The police have no control over whether there is jail time as that is the role of the...