Your lawyer should have asked you if you were going to have anyone make a background check in the next six months. If you were he could have asked...

Can I sue the police department for also arresting me when I called the police for someone who assaulted me?

You will not be able to sue the police unless they knew her statement to them was false. You will not be able to sue for malicious prosecution as...

Can I get off probation if I join the armed forces?

Talk to your recruiter as he will know how to handle the situation. If he tells you to retain a lawyer to get off probation early then that is your...

Caught shopflifting over $700 in a ny store. Do i hire a lawyer for the dat? What is the punishment in this case? Thanks

You should retain a lawyer from the Avvo list with a "10.0 superb" rating to handle the case. It is a high amount and that makes it more difficult...

What proof can I provide for criminal sex act 3rd degree E felony? I don't what to do never been this situation9

You should not confess to the police or to an online forum. Retain a good lawyer from the Avvo list and try to get the best possible disposition...

Do I lose all chances of joining the NYPD with a criminal record as a minor?

This will not automatically disqualify you but it will not help you either. You should disclose it and hope that you are able to look like a better...

Does New York State expunge criminal records as a minor?

The arrest will remain on the police computer for certain people like the police, judges, and prosecutors to see and it will show that it was...

What is the likely outcome of this case, assuming I hired the best defense attorney?

For a person with no prior record and a good criminal lawyer you could expect to be offered an ACD dismissal or Disorderly Conduct violation which...

What is the flat rate of a criminal defense attorney for a misdemeanor shoplifting case in New York City?

There are many cases that are relatively straightforward and simple such as a first offense Petty Larceny or Possession of Marijuana where the...

Use the Avvo tab "Find a Lawyer" to locate several Family Court lawyers in your area and get a free consultation. The judge can sanction a person...