My daughter just realized she may have been raped at a very young age. She likely has repressed memories. She suffered from

More facts are needed to determine if the Statute of Limitations has run or if any apply. However, what's troubling me is that she thinks she...

If I need to make bail in NYC, can I pay with a debit card I have on me, or must it come from another person?

Whether or not bail is set depends on the seriousness of the offense and your flight risk potential. If you have never been in trouble with the...

This sounds like a very difficult case for the prosecutor to prove that your conduct was criminal and not mere negligence. Unfortunately, the...

Is there a huge disadvantage in not having a lawyer at my DAT arraignment in hopes that I'll receive an ACD on the spot?

You are correct that hiring an attorney does not guarantee an ACD; however, and I can only speak from personal experience, I have always been able...

Would several misdemeanors on my juvenile record hurt my chances to become a police officer? Can they access it?

In New York, you maybe disqualified from becoming an NYPD officer for criminal convictions if: -- you are convicted of an offense that indicates...

Under the facts that you present, you will face one count of Petit Larceny and likely one count of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the...

Can probation make me change my full license Back to a breathlyzer required one

If the judge stated on the record that you do not need probation's permission to reapply, then you or your attorney should get the transcript and...

How will getting a ticket in NY affect my Canadian licence?

New York State has a reciprocal agreement with Quebec and Ontario. Traffic violation convictions that occur in New York are recorded in these...

How long does it take for a check to clear on an Open alcohol container take to clear that i sent by mail

If it's not cashed within a week of your court date, call the clerk and make sure that it was received. There is really no set time frame in how...

Is an appearance ticket for public urination in violation of probation

If you were charged with a Health Code violation of 153.09, this is an unclassified misdemeanor and you should NOT plead guilty or you will have a...