I have received a great number of calls and have handled several DMV investigation cases recently. Typically the investigation revolves around a...

there are two types of sentence determinate and indeterminate. Indeterminate sentence is a range (for example 2-6 years in jail). Determinate...

Does evidence have to be presented in the first hearing?

There aren't enough facts. Without knowing what the charges are and what type of hearing it is, no one can answer accurately. It does not sound...

I was going to court for different offenses but coped out to 1 does the other offenses stay in my record?

Typically when you plead to one of the charges, it covers all of the remaining charges which are then dismissed. The only charge that should...

How can I not get too screwed

It is very unlikely that the officer will show up on the first court date. This should allow you to postpone the case by pleading not guilty. ...

What will I be facing 1st offense Minor in Possession of Alcohol

that seems about right

How reliable is the scram bracelet and would you recommend your client to wear it due to the possoble false positive readings?

It depends on what the alternative is. Richard Southard 212-385-8600 I am a former Deputy Bureau Chief with the Brooklyn District Attorney's...

A dui attorney

Of course most DWI attorneys hope to avoid it but sometimes that is the only way for a client to avoid jail time without the risk of...

If someone steals over 2500 dollars from you, how long to do you to press charges

The law allows up to 5 years but if you were aware that this person stole from you and didn't act on it for over 11/2 years, it's possible that the...

My fiance got arrested 3 months ago for 155.40 FC (GRAND LARCENY-1ST C Felony) is there any way he can get probation?

It's legally possible but a plea to a Grand Larceny may result in his deportation. He should discuss this with his current attorney. Richard...