What is the difference between federal crime and criminal defense?

The difference is in the courts, not the lawyers. Some lawyers limit their practice to federal and some to state. Many do both.

I got a court- assigned lawyer, am I going to have to pay for his services?

And therein lies the problem with the court system and our business model.

DOC only lists a single charge on their computer. Webcrims generally is more reliable.

What is the next stage after arraignment for a DV misdemeanor assault case?

These are such fundamental questions that if you cannot get this information from your lawyer you should be looking for a new lawyer

I just bailed myself out - can I use the cash collateral set aside to pay a lawyer?

Many attorneys, myself included, will accept a lien on the collateral as the fee. It is up to the individual attorney.

My boyfriend is having a terrible experience in jail and I can't afford bail - what can I do?

Contact his lawyer and have the lawyer call the jail. He can request a move or ask that the warden look into the problem.

How many years would you face with an Attempted Murder charge?

10-25 if convicted of the top count

You were given a yellow summons returnable to the Transit Authority not the criminal court. that means there will be no criminal charge or...

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120.00 Third Degree Assault- NY

If you can afford to hire a lawyer, do so before you go to court. You are charged with a crime that could result in a criminal conviction. The...

This may be considered Endangering the Welfare of a Child. And angry parents may accuse you of much more.