Should I list a minor misdeamenor like public intoxication on my dental license application for Texas?

What's the worst that could happen? You could be prosecuted for making a false statement on a governmental application and lose your license for...

Driving without seat belt. Officer wrote wrong location of stop on ticket, does that error warrant dismissal? Can the officers

No. The Officer can correct the location during his testimony at trial.

I was caught shoplifting a few days ago, I have to go for my interview for citizenship on june 30th

I am a former federal and State prosecutor and now handle criminal defense cases. If you have an immigration attorney, you need to consult with...

Which attorney shall I choose to settle the case?

What do you mean "charged." Were you arrested or were you sued? If you were arrested, you need to find a good criminal defense lawyer in the area...

Zero tolerance? trespassing

If this was a NYC park, your friend has been charged with a misdemeanor because all violations in a NYC park are crimes under the Park Rules. Zero...

Slip and fall injury with broken bone, do I have a case and how much can I get? Ballpark

You need to prove that the building owner had actual or constructive notice that the stairs had ice and snow on them. There are several important...

I was granted a acd 6 months in march for petit larceny charges. i am filling a school aplication for a program that starts

The technically correct answer is that the case is pending until the court dimisses it 6 months after you accepted the ACD. I don't know exactly...

I was given a summons to appear in court for a public urination charge under sec.153sub.09 what are the usual penalties?

You are charged with a misdemeanor. I have handled many of these cases. They can generally be reduced to a non-criminal offense and in one court...

Why is a due date ignored OK?

In New York, a motion is deemed made when it is served (i.e. mailed) not filed in court. If the motion was only a few days late, most judges will...

New York's public policy is to decide cases on their merits not on default so judges, especially in civil court, do not like to award default...