So do I have to take the polygraph to prove my innocence?

I don’t know why but sexual abuse cases are the only cases where I see police seek to use polygraphs as an investigative tool. Polygraph tests are...

Luckily the political climate has changed regarding marijuana as our governor is trying to legalize it over the next few months. You should be...

You can ask for it to be dismissed too but that doesn’t mean it’s likely to happen. You need more than simply asking for what you want to get a...

The transcript is an official record. A lawyer may prepare an order for the judge to sign and if the judge doesn’t like how it’s prepared, they...

Need help distinguishing between court proceedings

You would need to look at the plea and sentencing minutes to see what the judge said he would do if Shock wouldn’t accept him. It’s not an appeal....

It’s not only lawful it’s common practice. They were giving you leniency on a felony DWI by offering you a non jail disposition. One of the...

Dealership Service fraud- Small claims court- any merit?

You have nothing to lose by trying. Dealers typically charge based on an approved hourly chart. I don’t see how they can justify four hours for a...

This is a question that should be discussed with your PO. Ask them what you can do, other than the things you’re already doing, to be released...

It seems the best argument to be made is that the defendant was not mentally fit to be sentenced at that time. The remedy is that he be resentenced...

It is illegal for an adult over 18 to have sex with a minor under 17. In NY, you cannot legally consent to sex with anyone until you’re at least 17