Is it legal to change a plea deal after it'd signed and you already started your sentance?

If you were given 3 years on a felony which should have been 5years the judge would re-sentence you. If you want to take back your plea as you did...

I got charged with third degree larceny what do I do?

You should talk to your parents to see if they will lend or give you the money to hire a good criminal lawyer. Look at the Avvo lawyers in NYC that...

Are pro bono attorneys exempt from giving incorrect or unhelpful legal advice ?

You have not said what the lawyer told you. If he told you that you have no case then it is very likely he was right and that you were wasting your...

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How to select an attorney who is experienced in motions?

Look for a lawyer on Avvo who is experience in that field in your area and is rated 8, 9, 01 10. Consult with that lawyer and see if the motions...

I am 32 and i got arrested for the first time for pl 221.10.0 in which i had a pipe with a a less than a quarter of a gram?

Retain a good criminal lawyer to make sure that you get eh ACD. I have gotten many dismissals in Brooklyn and the prosecutors there will offer them...

Do I need a Lawyer?

I have dealt with the Buffalo and Niagara police for 30 years and if you get them mad they will go after you. If he claims that you tried to run...

Custody issue and gender bias

You are not likely to prove gender bias with any ruling in Family Court no matter what the ruling unless it is clear from the transcripts and no...

Is there a chance I can get deported for accepting a misdemeanor plea bargain or should I fight the case and risk losing.

If he is going to lose the trial he must take the plea since a felony will get him deported. Retain a good Avvo lawyer in your area.

Missed court date lawyer ignoring me no letters from court

You should call the lawyer and write him a letter. Call the court and see if there is a bench warrant or missed court date. it is ultimately your...

Charged with 240.20 for running red light on a bike in New York. Does the "disorderly conduct" law actually apply?

The officer is making his quota and getting revenue for the city. I see a lot of these cases at the court at 346 Broadway. You can retain a lawyer...