Questions answered by Eric Edward Rothstein

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No maranda rights read at time of arrest. person alreay incarcerated, what can we do about this?

Eric's answer | Answered on January 21, 2011

You don't give enough information. The failure to read Miranda warnings is only meaningful if you made a statement. The police only have to read...

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Issued court appearance ticket for crossing down LIRR gate. issued tix for app in dist.court. in hempstead.

Eric's answer | Answered on January 19, 2011

Are you appearing in criminal court or traffic court? Either way, you should retain an experienced attorney to help you. I am a former federal and...

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What is a return date in a criminal appeal? Do I need to do anything on this day? Does my attorney?

Eric's answer | Answered on January 19, 2011

It sounds like your attorney missed the deadline to perfect your appeal by filing a brief and has made a motion to extend the time. The return...

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What's the worst could happen when charged with Pos Control Subs 7?

Eric's answer | Answered on January 18, 2011

The "worst" that could happen is that you go to trial, get convicted and get sentenced to the maximum, which is 1 year in jail and/or a $1,000...

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I got a dui when i was sitting in a house,and the vehicle was parked all day,i plead guilty after my public defender advised me

Eric's answer | Answered on January 18, 2011

How can you claim false arrest you if you plead guilty? The bigger question is why did you plead guilty? Did the DA have a witness who claimed to...

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What sentence may I be facing?

Eric's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

These are both Class A misdemeanors punishible by up to 1 year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Those are the maximum sentences. I cannot predict what...

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When someone is arrested for a DWI can a lawyer expedite the time they have to wait to see the judge?

Eric's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

A person arrested must be brought before the judge within 24 hours of the arrest. I have settled many cases against the City of New York for...

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Murder - 2nd degree

Eric's answer | Answered on January 16, 2011

Its called felony murder. Re-read Penal Law 125.25(3). If someone dies during the commmission of certain felonies, such as robbery, all the people...

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Will i get sued for not paying the settlement offer for shoplifting?

Eric's answer | Answered on January 15, 2011

Nothing happens if you don't pay. I have never seen one of these law firms actually file a law suit because the costs are more then the value of...

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I was in a car accident while on the job in my employers vehicle. The accident was not my fault however I suffered many injuries

Eric's answer | Answered on January 14, 2011

Was the other driver at fault? If YES, you may have a lawsuit, which I could handle for you. In addition, if you don't have a lawyer representing...

Eric Edward Rothstein's Answers (53574)

No maranda rights read at time of arrest. person alreay incarcerated, what can we do about this?

Issued court appearance ticket for crossing down LIRR gate. issued tix for app in dist.court. in hempstead.

What is a return date in a criminal appeal? Do I need to do anything on this day? Does my attorney?

What's the worst could happen when charged with Pos Control Subs 7?

I got a dui when i was sitting in a house,and the vehicle was parked all day,i plead guilty after my public defender advised me

What sentence may I be facing?

When someone is arrested for a DWI can a lawyer expedite the time they have to wait to see the judge?

Murder - 2nd degree

Will i get sued for not paying the settlement offer for shoplifting?

I was in a car accident while on the job in my employers vehicle. The accident was not my fault however I suffered many injuries