Yes. This is a case that is best filed in Small Claims Court. Be sure to read the Court's rules about what you need to prove your damages. You...

Put your auto insurance carrier on notice of the accident in case you get sued. Failure to give timely notice is a policy violation they could...

I see no damages worth pursuing as you were not arrested and a State law allows a store to detain people it suspects of shoplifting.

A judgment is good for 20 years. If there is no judgment, the statute of limitations expired long ago, unless you renew it by admitting the debt.

An I-card is an internal NYPD computer notation that someone is wanted for or arrest or questioning. It is not a warrant, although the police...

Turn this over to your personal auto insurance company. If they won’t defend you then you will have to hire a lawyer.

Worst case? The maximum permissible jail sentence for whatever he’s on probation for.

Generally, there is no plea bargaining in NYC Traffic Court so your options are to plead guilty or go to trial.

I believe the lawyer would need to have a written retainer agreement with you that specifies how you will be billed in order to seek compensation.

It’s a valid subpoena. Call the attorney who signed it and see if Legal Aid will reimburse you for your expenses. I don’t think they have to though.