Can I lose my license to practice law in new york or new jersey if i have a restraining order against me but with no file charge

Usually license sanctions follow a criminal conviction. I do not think that a family court OOP would result in loss of license.

No judge in NY will ask if you qualify on this type of case. The only reasons to hire a lawyer on this type of case is to save time and have...

Is it illegal to wear a bulletproof vest in newyork city?

It is a violation of the NYC Code

District attorney wants a "Waiver of Good Time" in prison signed upon sentencing. What does this mean ?

There should not be a waiver on a felony conviction. The waiver is usually used on a misdemeanor conviction so that the entire one year sentence...

I was given a desk appearance ticket in December 2011, and the police dept. set the bail at $50. My attorney

The police return the bail to whomever put it up. That would be your attorney, not you.

How Can a gun charge get dissmissed

Search this site for a good defense lawyer who knows suppression law.

Is an Exclusion Clause of inadmissibility guaranteed if I qualify for it?

This is an immigration question, not a criminal law question.

Please elaborate on a prima facie case

I agree with Mr. Leiberman. Jsut want to add that a "prima facie case" simply means that there is sufficient evidence by the prosecution to...

I was arrested for video taping police , can I sue?

You certainly can and should. But first, you need the criminal charges to be dismissed. Contact a local lawyer who handles these cases.

Can a lawyer waive the right for a speedy indictment with out the clients permission or knowledge

Can it be done? Yes. Is it good legal practice to do so without informing your client and getting consent? NO. The most common reason for waiving...