If a legal aid lawyer left a case and was replaced with another legal aid from the same firm is that legitimate

That happens all the time. 18b attorneys are appointed when there is a conflict of interest. You only have the right to an attorney of your...

If the victim/witness in a DV case does not show up to trial, are the charges dropped?

It depends on what other evidence the DA has. There are many DV cases where the "victim" never testifies or testifies on behalf of the defendant. ...

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How long can a Judge postpone a misdemeanor jury trial in Nassau county criminal part 4

Yes the reasons sound legit. It doesn't sound like you've added any days to your 81 day total.

Without seeing the ticket, it is hard to say with certainty; however, the yellow tickets returnable at the Transit Adjudication Bureau are not...

Help on what my sentencing will be for "petit larceny"? (August 4th)

It doesn't sound like you were convicted, more like you were arrested and being arraigned today. Hopefully things went well. If not, hire an...

My older sis and I were sexually molested by my step father when we were 7/8 years old. Never got convicted. NEED ADVICE PLEASE!

It wasn't your mom's choice to not press charges if he was actually arrested. The State makes that determination based on the evidence they have...

Does getting stopped on the street with an open container give the police the right to search you?

It's not grounds to get the case dismissed at this point. Your attorney will make a motion to suppress the evidence based on an illegal search,...

I want to seal my violation charge.How do I go about doing so?

Violations (except driving while impaired) should seal automatically after one year. Speak to your lawyer to determine if there is anything...

Can I get jail time for a code violation regarding a temporary pool the ones you buy at walmart

It would be helpful if you posted the statute that you are accused of violating. This does not sound like a criminal act deserving of jail; it is...

Can anything be done if a car is booted for parking tickets for the year 2011 and we were never notified until now 2014?

It would be highly unlikely that DMV never notified you of unpaid tickets that total $1500. They want their money and as someone who has gotten...