You are charged with Assault in the 3rd Degree - a Class A misdemeanor. What will happen depends in part on how serious the other person's injury...

I had 8 beers in 6 hrs which would be about a .06 can this be reduced to a something liek a disorderley

Were you arrested? If so, did you take the breath test? What was the number? If you didn't, I idon't see a prosecutor giving you a disorderly conduct.

Contact me if you want the name and number of a good traffic court attorney. Westchester is usually about collecting revenue so a good lawyer may...

What consequences is my boyfriend looking at if the company he is working for is filing theft charges against him for $4000.

Your boyfriend is facing a felony - Grand Larceny. Ideally, he should hire an attorney to negotiate restitution in exchange for a promise not to...

Is an attorney allowed in small claims court?

My recollection is that if one party has an attorney in small claims court that is okay. If both parties have an attorney the case is transferred...

First Time offender, DA trying to charge me with Assault 2.

Its hard to answer without knowing any of the facts. Maybe your case is defensible. Maybe the other person doesn't have injuries that will sustain...

My friend was driving my car and rear ended somebody. i live in NY. is he responsible to pay?

Under NY law, the owner of a car is vicariously liable for the negligence of a driver who is operating with car with the owner's permission. If you...

I have filed a notice of appeal regarding my divorce. It was filed within the 30 day requirement of the divorce order. Can my

The Court does not notify you about when your papers are due. The Court has a standing schedule for when papers are due based upon when you file...

My son had a warrent out for his arrest and had the wrong address. Can he get his charges drop and get out of prison?

No, a wrong address does not invalidate criminal charges. I suggest you retain a good criminal defense attorney.

Can my boyfriend sue his friend for personal injuries in an uninsured vehicle involved in a car accident?

There are two possible places to find insurance coverage: 1) Does your boyfriend or some family member he lives with have auto insurance? If YES,...