Is it necessary to have the gun to be charged with murder?

Yes, it is certainly possible to charge an individual with murder even if the gun was not recovered. Obviously the recovery of the gun in your...

Will a 17 year old need a lawyer for court?

Unless the 17 year old was arrested, or is being investigated for a crime, she does not need an attorney in court. In terms of making the right...

What can I do if the food stamp agency is investigating me for fraud in new york?

Good evening. If you are being investigated, you should have an attorney intervene on your behalf. You don't want to be speaking to any...

What is likely to happen now after I have been arrested for criminal mischief 4?

Good morning. I don't practice in Syracuse so I'm not sure how the process works there. With that said, for a first arrest misdemeanor, the goal...

I would need more information to better answer your questions.

Will I face jail time for a single missed day of community service?

I suggest you return to court and let the court know you need another opportunity to do community service. Or contact the attorney who represented...

. I'm not sure what you mean by 3rd degree. The likelihood of jail depends upon several factors, including your husband's possible prior record,...

District attorney is unethical?

The judge will likely not be willing to speak to you regarding this case. I suggest you continue to reach out to the public defender. He or she...

Got Caught Shoplifting, will it go on my record?

If you were never arrested nor did you appear before a judge, you should have absolutely nothing to worry about.

How should I plead to a shoplifting charge that I didn't commit?

I suggest you speak with a local criminal defense attorney. He or she can give you the best advice: whether to fight the charge, the likelihood...