When stopped by a cop for a out back light is it legal for them to search the car, even after you say it is not your car?

Both the stop and the search can be challenged. Everyone in the car can be charged under the car presumption. You need to hire an attorney who is...

Is it standard practice for a court appointed lawyer not to meet with a client until the day of their grand jury hearing?

That could be true. If there were more than 3 defendants, the court may have had to use more than one Legal Aid or Brooklyn Defender for...

In order protection if its written that no third party can contact.what does it mean?what if protected person made first contact

Having contact with the person who has the OOP is a violation. It does not matter who initiated contact. The order is no contact, not no...

ACD for DIS Con and resisting arrest

I have never seen it prevent anyone from getting a job. In some cases, it is best to reveal both the arrest and the disposition.

What can I do to defend myself from false domestic violence charges against me, filed by my ex-spouse?

The new matter will be an arrest for the violation of the order of protection. You should hire an attorney BEFORE turning yourself in to the...

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What is considered a federal offense? What is considered a federal crime?

This is too broad a question There are hundreds of federal crimes. Filing a complaint for what ?

On probation for stealing a car. Now arrest again for same crime.can I have two probationshave two probation?

Its possible, particularly if the first was on a YO. But it is not likely.

If your Parole has maxed out, how long can they hold you at Rikers if awaiting parole to lift the warrant?

His criminal attorney should be filing a writ to have him released. He certainly can sue, though I agree that it will not be worth a great deal of...

I have several NY tickets from 1984 & 1993. 2 are "driving while suspened". What written verbage do i use to request copies?

Driving with a suspended license is and has been a criminal offense for more than 20 years. You cannot simply plead but must appear in court. If...

Could you please tell me the best way to handle this situation?

Testimony of one person can be enough for conviction. How to handle? Get a good lawyer.