You are probably referring to something you read on the court's web site. It usually means a charge added by the DA's Office that the police did...

Just got a ticket for open cantaner alcohol in public.

What court do you have to go to? 346 Broadway or Midtown Community Court?? I have handled many of thes cases for AVVO users, often without the...

Driving with a suspended license in white plains NY. What to expect at court?

Westchester is a tough place to get arrested. However, assuming you have no prior record and there werent too many suspensions, you have a good...

Got a ticket while on my bike on the brooklyn bridge. How do i fight this ticket?

Did you receive a summons returnable at 346 Broadway? That's a revenue raising court run by retired judges. If that is where you are going, you...

What are the consequences for a person over 21-years old who tried to steal an item from a duane reade pharmacy?

If Duane Reade let the person go without calling the police, its highly unlikely the person will be arrested. Stores either call the police right...

You can sue. However, you will need to prove that the landlord knew about the dangerous condition or that it was a dangerous condition. If the...

Can I be convicted for DWI if I was not in the car?

You have a strong defense. Not only will the DA have trouble proving you operating the car, they will have a hard time proving you were intoxicated...

Help for K-Mart Shoplifting Please

If you were not arrested at the store, they won't bother now. As for the fine, its civil and allowed by a statute that permits the store to seek up...

I was arrested on 2/15/10 for DWI in NY. As of today, 9/30/10, the case is still unresolved.

The legal limit is .08 not .07. You don't say what the facts of your case are but why is your attorney trying to get a plea to reckless driving?...

Is underlining text in a library book considered criminal mischief graffiti and if so, what defenses can i use?

That's not a defense because you didn't own the book. You are charged with crimes and you need to resolve this case in a way that doesnt leave you...