Im 16 and being charged with 3rd degree assault.

You are being charged with a criminal misdemeanor assault. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. since you were given...

I have an order of protection against my bf estranged wife of 2.5 yrs.

It depends on what was said. It could be an ethical violation or it could be a crime. I am not sure there would be a basis for a law suit.

On a domestic call should the person who feels threatened be given a safe opportunity away from offender to explain?

Every department has its own protocols. This sounds like a preferred method.

Under CPL 180.80 the prosecution has 120 hours or 144 hours if there is an intervening weekend or holiday in which to indict a felony. If there is...

My probation officer refuses to let me see, write or have phone calls with my husband who is in jail. Is this legal?

It may be legal but it hardly sounds appropriate. You need to have the sentencing judge intervene and modify the terms of your probation.

Is a type written signature on an idictment legal enough to take a criminal case to trial

A signature is required. The copy you have may not have the signature on it.

In a murder trial; is it wise for the defendant be absent at his trial and not inform the jurors why he's not present?

A defendant has a right not to be present at his trial and generally a judge will not comment on his absence other than to say a defendant has that...

Order all of your phone records and contact a lawyer before speaking with your PO.

Chances of getting this guy out on appeal or reduced sentence.

It is not unusual for someone to get a higher, even much higher, sentence because he went to trial and lost. The only way to know if there is any...

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What is the statute of limitaitons for sex crimes 130.45 and 130.80 if the alleged act took place in 2001?

Five years from the time the child turned 18.