It would be an incredibly bad idea . . .

I don't see reckless endangerment charges, but I could see an endangering the welfare of a child and certainly an abuse/neglect proceeding being...

My son 16 in NY was caught stealing from a home. He confessed trying to get into 2 others unsuccessfully. he is charged 3 c felo

I agree with Mr. Raiser's. Drug treatment, if successful, could help him tremendously in this process, not to mention in his own...

Expecting a civil demand letter from Palmer, Reifler.

I have always denied the demand on behalf of my clients, and have never had that firm or any other actually commence a lawsuit. Yours, Tom...

How long after a felony arrest does the prosecution have to start the trial if no waive of speedy trial was taken in ny state

As indicated, the general rule is 6 months but with all things in the law there are numerous exceptions. Speedy trial is a fairly technical and...

I have gotten ACDs for clients with high value shoplifting cases. Usually, it requires bartering with some extra community service. A point might...

I just received a summons for public urination. I am on probation in another state, will I go to jail?

You will not go to jail. I have handled countless numbers of these in NYC. if handled properly, the case can be reduced to a non criminal charge...

I just got a pink slip in Queens, NY for Violation sec 103 sub c12 PRR (park after 9 pm)

As indicated, an attorney can appear on your behalf and ask that your appearance be waived. I have done this for my clients many times on these...

Misdemeanor for a student with an I20-Visa

You should hire an attorney who can appear in court on your behalf. In my experience, judges in NYC will allow attorneys to appear for clients who...

What to do for two three year old summonses?

You should hire an experienced criminal defense attorney ASAP. As the other posters indicated, there are likely warrants issued for you arrest. ...