I was charged with pl 221.10 by an officer. It was planted by the officer, I never smoke marijuana not even once in my life.

It is a minor charge that will likely result in a marijuana ACD - the case gets adjourned for 1 year and then dismissed and sealed if you have no...

What can I legally do?

It will be tough to retain a lawyer because it will cost more than she is suing for. I suggest you speak with the pro se clerk at the court and ask...

New york queens criminal courthouse has dismissed my case,i was falsey accused of a crime at my job,is there a lawsuit here?

You may have a case for false arrest and malicous prosecution against your former employer but I would have to understand the facts more. Also, is...

How can an inmate held in ICE custody in NM re-open a 19 year old case (attempted murder) in FL?

Are you talking about an argument that he was not advised of immigration consuences under the US Supreme Court's recent decision in a case called...

You are charged with a Class A misdemeanor. The police submit the fingerprints to the Criminal Justice Agency in Albany and they usually check both...

Can I get referal fee?

Not in New York. A lawyer in New York cannot share a fee with a non-lawyer.

I live in N.Y. State i was covicted of a b felony i did my time in and on parole i want to ask a judge to clear or seal my

The problem with out-of-state lawyers answering questions on this list is that they don't know what they are talking about. Unfortunatly, New York...

I have handled many of these summons for avvo users. Its a misdemeanor under the City Charter and you don't want to just plead guilty. The outcome...

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Do I need a lawyer in court?

Its always best to retain your own attorney if you can do so, as the Legal Aid lawyers carry an extraordinary number of cases and you rarely see...

Marijuana=my property, not dangerous contraband?

It is illegal to possess marijuana in New York and therefore you are not entitled to get it back. Don't waste your time going to the DA's Office.

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