An attorney from the Department of Investitagtions called me and....help?!

Actually, the overwhelming majority of lawyers I have interacted with have been people of integrity, often more inclined to do the right thing than...

Trying to find out if I'm being properly charged with Burglary 2nd, or is the system beefing it up because of my criminal Hist.

It sounds like an overcharge. it also sounds like a case that the DA will want to negotiate a resolution on despite your criminal history. If you...

I received a summons for public urin. SEC 16 SUB 118-6 Admin code. I have unsupervised out of state probation, Need a lawyer?

Given that you're on probation with another state, I would recommend hiring an attorney. This is a low level offense and most attorneys charge...

Brother arrested for dwi (.034). most serious charge is nys penal code 120.00 (assault w/intent to cause physical injury).

This is a very serious case and your brother should hire and experienced criminal attorney with good DWI experience ASAP. The DA may seek jail...

If a person is convicted of robbery in the second degree for the first time and already is a felon, can he serve time?

Yes, he faces the possibility of substantial jail time. I recommend he consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Best...

Landlord Tenant assault issue

Normally the complainant, in this case the unauthorized tenant, would not appear in court unless there was a trial. However, the DA does need a...

How can i find a pro bono or low cost criminal attorney for my mother???

Private attorneys have all different fee schedules. The best way to determine if you can afford a private counsel is to call a few and try to get...

My son lied about his name & age after he jumped the train turnstile, he was kept in Juvie overnight

It is a serious situation and a criminal lawyer should be hired immediately. The sooner his lawyer advises the court of your son's poor judgment,...

So long as it is not a student teacher relationship, there is nothing illegal about it. I would avoid crossing state lines until the younger party...

Can a defendant in a misdemeanor case withdraw a guilty plea and get a different judge because she feels he dislikes her?

3 Years in jail for three pending misdemeanors isn't an offer, its a plea of guilty with three maximum, consecutive sentences. There would be no...