Car accident

Generally, the statute of limitations for a car accident case is 3 years. The exception is when the defendant is either the State or a municipality...

I pleaded not guilty and now I want to change it to guilty?

You can always change your plea to guilty but you should not just do that without a promised sentence. Your attorney should negotiate a plea...

Do I need a lawyer

People don't get arrested for not paying back loans. That's a civil matter. The above is for informational purposes only and not meant as legal...

Is post civil judgment interest compounded

Interest is not compounded in NY. It runs at 9% per anum.

Is it better to tale jail time or probation for a dui? I am concerned about a background check.

First, I think you mean 3 years probation. There is no such thing as 2 years probation in NY. Second, you need to consider the effects of...

Prior to seeing a judge, the agency that arrested him will have custody. Once he sees a judge and gets held in, he will be with the US Marshall at...

Is this enough evidence

It is not the quantity of the evidence but the quality. A person can be convicted on the ID testimony of just one person so the answer to your...

Does a judge have power to dismiss a case in new york state if the district attorney is taking too long?

Yes. Violations, B misdemeanors, A misdemeanors and felonies have a certain amount of time the DA has in order to be ready for trial. (There are...

On 5/10/10 i was falsely arrested for cpm/csm. i was put through the system and let go, i just recently beat the case on a dismi

You may be able to sue the City for false arrest and malicious prosecution. You need to serve a Notice of Claim on the City within 90 days of the...

Should I retain a lawyer if i am charged with pl 140.05 tresspass and pl 240.26 01.

The max sentence for a violation is 15 days jail (which equates to 10 with good time) and/or a $250 fine. The reason to retain an attorney in this...