Is it legal, ethical, for a defense lawyer to as for a private questioning of a prosecution witness right before she is called

It would be up to the judge to determine if there was a conflict of interest but it doesn't sound like one in anything you've written so far. ...

Is having a "no contact" ban withdrawn during an investigation a positive sign?

It seems like a positive step; however, continuing to have any kind of communication or friendship with this boy seems to be asking for trouble.

It sounds like the store took your information to either pursue a civil demand claim under the General Obligations Law or to scare you into...

The D.A in syracuse, NY has my name for credit fraud can i still be caught since im back home in another county for good?

It depends. Being in another country does not mean a prosecutor will give up prosecuting your case. Whether they will do so, depends on the very...

Can charges for credit fraud be filed against me from the D.A before i even get arrested and put in handcuffs?

Yes they can. In fact, if they present evidence directly to a grand jury prior to your arrest and obtain an indictment (known as a silent...

Can I still become a court officer with 2 misdemeanors?

Given that you were not convicted of either misdemeanor, I do not believe it is a bar automatically disqualifying you. It would not automatically...

When is list of arrest and investigative evidence provided to defense?

Every prosecutor is different. Some prosecutors release it simply by being asked; others wait until being ordered by a judge. If it's not turned...

HI I GOT A TICKET FOR HAVING A CHILD CAR SEAT IN A CAR AND IM DRIVING DEALER PLATES. GOT A MISUSE OF DEALER PLATES VIALATION .

Where is the ticket pending? Traffic, Summons or Criminal Court? Assuming the dealer plates are being used in the course of employment, I would...

First time shoplifting offence committed by an immigrant of $90. will i be sent to jail for this?

Petit Larceny is a class A misdemeanor punishable up to one year jail, $1000 fine or 3 years probation so yes, if found guilty, you could go to...

I have a few months left on probation in NY. I still owe restitution, but the victim has passed away. Do I still have to pay?

Any beneficiaries/relatives of the deceased victim would be entitled to the remainder of the restitution, so I do not see the death as a way to...