My daughter was arrested for shoplifting which was a big mistake & has never been in any trouble ever nor does she have a record

NO, your daughter cannot sue for damages because she made an honest mistake. The store had probable cause to have her arrested because she left...

I was never read my miranda rights. So how can this affect my case?

Miranda is probably the most misunderstood thing for a non-lawyer. Many people seem to think that it the police do not read them their rights,...

I got a summon for a close alcohol bottle in the park. I was not drinking nor was i planning to drink.

I haven't heard of a closed container charge. What is the section of law on the ticket. You can fight the ticket on an illegal search argument but...

Was caught shoplifting by LP and ran away, he did get my license plate number.

The police could still arrest you. The guard's testimony is enough to make a case against you and there could also be surveillance recordings of...

Check in the civil and/or supreme courts to see if the case was filed. You can also tell your friend that you may have to write a letter to the...

Can i sue a hospital for sending me home with a fractured tibia

You would have to show that the failure to diagnose the fracture caused your condition to be worse then it otherwise would have been had it been...

Arrest records

The case is sealed but would show up on certain background checks such as if you applied for a job with law enforcement. Per the statute, the...

How much time is coming for a parole violation for being out past curfew?

I assume he is on the parole warrant. The parole system is generally slow. Likely, nothing will happen until the new criminal case is resolved. I...

How does the statute of limitations work in NY?

5 year statute of limitations for robbery in NY.

Order of protection

Many lawyers can handle more than one case in a day, especially in the same courthouse. Sometimes things happen that are beyond the attorney's...