If for example a private company made a record of your case while it was a public record and sold it to a private company that does background...

Are there any criminal defense lawyers that give free consultations?iwant to retract an incriminating statment i gave while high

Statements can't be retracted once made. You may be able to explain away why you made the statement (because you were high) but your statement...

Can i request an ACOD still?

It depends on what you plead guilty to and what the terms of your plea were. You will likely need an attorney to make a motion to vacate your plea...

What would happen if a 17 and 20 year old were together?

If the baby was born more than 9 months after she turned 17 then it's not an issue. If the baby was born one month after then it is evidence that...

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What should I do?

You need to read the ticket carefully and see if it's a warning or a summons for the Transit Adjudication Bureau. If it's a summons it is civil...

Can a defendants statement be used against him if he was obviously and knowingly intoxicated upon writing the statement?

There is no grounds for dismissal based on what you write. I'm not sure how someone unknowingly pleads guilty. The attorney discusses the offer at...

Do I have a right to bring an attorney with me when I report to probation?

You do not have a right to an attorney being present for this. You can request rant an attorney be present but run the risk of further...

Is it illegal for a 15 year old and an 18 year old to date? Even though we are not having sex or any sexual activities?

Dating is fine. But any sex before 17 is a crime. That includes oral and anal sexual conduct as well as sexual intercourse.

How do I find a pro bono Lawyer willing to fight an abatement hearing in Rochester N.Y.

Law offices are just as much a business as nite clubs. Would you ask for a free plumber if your club had bad pipes? A free electrician for faulty...