Questions answered by Eric Edward Rothstein

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Appealing a lawsuit

Eric's answer | Answered on May 28, 2011

An appeal asks a higher court to see if there were any errors made at the trial that effected the outcome. There is no jury. It is decided by a...

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I was Charged with Assault 3 degree in 2011 i go to court on 6/20/2011 but in 2003 i was convicted of Disorderly Conduct.

Eric's answer | Answered on May 27, 2011

I am a former federal and State prosecutor and now handle criminal defense. The Judge cannot offer a plea bargain. The judge can only let you plead...

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I HAVE A COUSIN IN WHOM WAS JUST CONVICTED OF SECOND DEGREE ROBBERY AND HE IS COMPLETELY INNOCENT ITS SUCH A SHAME

Eric's answer | Answered on May 27, 2011

Was the motion made pre-sentence? These are hard to win. If you are relying on the statement from the other person who have to show that this new...

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Will I be charged with something else, or just whats listed on the Desk Appearance Ticket?

Eric's answer | Answered on May 26, 2011

The police generally decide what charge to place on a DAT. The District Attorney will examine the facts of the case and can add other charges, even...

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Being charged with a class a misdemeanor, my lawyer said my case isn't going to trial, but won't the DA push for one?

Eric's answer | Answered on May 25, 2011

One of three things happens is any criminal case. 1) the DA dismisses the case for a variety of reasons; 2) you plead guilty to either the charge...

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