Can I sue a retail store for being accused of shoplifting? I was also charged and arrested.

It sounds like the security guards were just doing there jobs. By your own admission you set off security alarms by walking out of the store with...

How much time could you get for Burglary, first-degree but had a key to the home

First Degree Burglary is a class B felony punishable up to 25 years in jail. Whether someone had a key might be a possible defense if they...

It can be either a violation or a misdemeanor depending on which law you were charged under. Health Code Section 153.09 is an unclassified...

My boyfriend has been locked up for 2 months now for something he didn't do. How long til he's find not guilty????

Generally speaking, the process takes about 6 - 12 months from the date of the arrest until the conclusion of the trial. I am a former Brooklyn...

My husband is facing a gun charge in NY city, n he has never had an upstate felony. How much time is he facing?

The maximum punishment is 15 years jail. Rich Southard 212-385-8600 I am a former Brooklyn prosecutor with 15 years experience specializing in...

Illegal search?

Based on what you describe it doesn't sound like a legal search but remember there will be two sides of this event presented to the judge deciding...

Should I get an attorney if I received a criminal court summons for public urnation in NYC?

I have handled a number of these cases at 346 Broadway. Unfortunately unless there is some medical condition/necessity there is not likely a...

Accused of Shoplifting at Century 21, Manhattan. 2 1/2 Year old daughter put something in stroller basket I did not notice.

You are presumed innocent. You will likely have an opportunity to work something out with the prosecutor's office that will ultimately get the...

Does a shopping center security guard(s) have a legal right to refuse parent involvment w/ a16 yr.old shoplifting incident?

16 year-olds are treated as adults under New York Criminal Law statutes. Considering the outcome, I think you should be thankful they did not...

14yr having sexy with a 17yr

You're trying to help the boy who had sex with your underage 14 year-old child? Legally there is nothing you can do to help him as your daughter is...