I think you can worry less based on the results of your friend's cases. However, because their cases were dismissed does not mean you are...

What does he need to do for this to be resolved? How can we talk to a public defender prior to the trial date?

He can try reaching out to the public defender that represented him on the case that he is on parole for. Once a public defender is assigned they...

We helped couple of firms to commit a crime/forgery against a property owner. Now he is suing and who is responsible now?

If you default then a jury will apportion blame at some point but in the mean time admitting to committing front fraud on a public website is never...

Am I/can I be in any kind of legal trouble? If I travel abroad, might I be denied re-entry in the country?

It depnds on what their investigation reveals, what records were kept, videos, etc. but I do agree that they are not going to prosecute over...

For shoplifting with things by 500$ all of us. What would be the fine? And what would happen if we dont have the money?

As international students you have greater concerns as a larceny conviction would be a big problem with immigration. It's more likely you would...

What options are available against a Bank for Fraud causing harm to credit?

Write a letter to the three major credit reporting bureaus explaining what happened. Include a letter from the bank acknowledging the situation and...

It sounds like a computer error. I doubt that any crime that was not charged would be listed. Speak to his attorney to be certain.

Was i arrested? Or just charged?

In NYC, a desk appearance ticket is not given unless an arrest number has been generated. I'm not sure what the practices are in Buffalo.

How can i deal with this situation? can they arrest me for this?

Think of it this way... If you robbed a bank and gave the money back, you still robbed a bank and will be held accountable. Your admission of...

Will the detective be making an arrest?

If the police took a complaint report at the time of the incident, they are going to arrest him, which it seems the detective has told you. ...