What if I get a Civil Demand Letter and don't pay?

Legally the civil demand under General Obligations law 11-105 is only allowed to be for five times the value of the property (not ten) with a...

Hey. I have a pins warrant and i am scared to go to the hospital to get checked up.

The only thing an attorney can do with someone in your situation is recommend you turn yourself in with counsel.

What the best way (Online) to conduct background check for immigration purposes?

This isn't a legal question. And Avvo's terms of service prevent us from specifically recommending a particular attorney or service, even our own....

Me and a friend were at Walmart she stole but I didn't steal. but I am being charged the same as her what should I do.

New York follows an "acting in concert" rule with respect to when someone is guilty for the crimes of another. The prosecutor needs to prove...

Yes it will show. The charges are not dismissed until after six months. There is no mechanism in the statute to shorten the time but some judges...

I have a Desk apperance ticket for shoplifting, it was dated 7/16/14, and i thought was 7/18/14

It's always best to have an experienced criminal lawyer with you when you have court, especially when there is a warrant for your arrest which...

Is Marijuana ACD considered a pending arrest or pending criminal charge when asked on job application?

If you were charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana under PL 221.05 it is a violation and not a crime. Criminal Possession of Marijuana...

Health care insurance fraud and play with my health

You don't have to do anything except make sure you use a different dentist. You can if you choose, report it to the Attorney Generals Office, the...

The NY bar association recommends that attorneys provide pro bono services. Since criminal defendants who cannot afford an attorney are assigned a...

Can a plaintiff drops a criminal case after the the person being sentence?

There is no plaintiff in a criminal case. The person files a complaint with the police and the State brings the action on behalf of the...