Do I have a good case for trial?

Attorneys form opinions on whether (to use your language) you have a good case for trial, after reviewing all of the evidence. This is why you...

How to get a court appointed attorney

Why not call the legal aid society and ask them directly?

Confusing situation, what can I do

You weren't arrested as you would have been brought to the precinct and fingerprinted if you had been. You were given a summons. There is a big...

Being sentenced to jail for loitering in a drug area would be a little harsh?

The petit larceny charge is the more serious of the two charges. That is a class A misdemeanor (max 1 year in jail). I've never practiced in...

Whos guilty?

Someone telling you to commit a crime is not a defense to you committing the crime. Although your attorney may have a possible defense involving...

Criminal record

You don't need a lawyer. You can contact the DCJS Record Review Unit yourself. I'm not sure if these phone numbers are still good but you can try...

Is this wrong to do? Police, 911. nypd, arrest, and criminal defense question.

It is not only bad, it is criminal and you can go to jail for up to a year. See NY Penal Law 240.50 Falsely Reporting an Incident. Tell them the...

Criminal question?

The maximum on a class C violent felony is 15 years. The minimum varies depending on their prior criminal history but can be 3.5 years. There...

I know there's risk that I'll be Arrested but can I go directly to the courthouse instead of the precinct to handle this case

Only the police will have a record of the complaint. Courts only receive the case after a prosecutor drafts an accusatory instrument. You should...

Agree with the other attorneys. You need to get a certificate of disposition from the court clerk so you know for certain what the result of your...