Am I going to need to get a lawyer in the end?

No one can answer this with certainty without seeing the papers "that signed over your rights" One thing is clear, this is not a criminal defense...

Trail or no?

That is never the "only evidence" there will be witnesses who come in and describe what happened, maybe a description of the person wearing the...

Caught by LP at a major shopping store in NY, even though no police was called, the store did make me fill forms.

Stores rarely purse these cases beyond threatening letters or collection agencies because the maximum they can collect is $500 under the General...

My step son is up for harassment and threatening behavior. This is his 3rd time in the courts for this offense.

While you can certainly explain your feelings to the prosecutor handling the case, there is no way for anyone, judge, DA or anyone else to make...

IS THERE ANY WAY TO CONFIRM ARREST TIME TO DISPUTE BREATHALYZER RESULTS?

Even if its after the two hour period, it will still be admissible at trial. The Sprint report also known as the radio run will have a *1 under*...

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I have a clean record and one count of Criminal Mischief in the 4th. Can I still be locked up?

Absolutely you can still be locked up. Your attorney should be able to use the facts that you are willing to pay restitution, clean record and her...

DNA

What is your question? It seems that you already know that they are seeking another test because of inconclusive results in the first test. If you...

DNA

You need to provide more details if you have any hope of getting a meaningful answer

WHAT CONSTITTUTES AN "UNEQUIVOCAL" REQUEST FOR COUNSEL?

Ultimately it will be up to the judge presiding over your hearing to decide if your request was "unequivocal" I see arguments that can be made on...

How can I get rid of a bench warrant without having to go back to the court which is far away from me

It all depends on what the original charges were for. I was able to get a warrant expunged for marijuana and the charges dismissed and my client...