Can a criminal trial be adjourned because the defense attorney cannot show up due to an injury/surgery?

Your case can't go forward unless you are represented by counsel so the trial would have to be adjourned if you lawyer is physically unable to...

Can I have my felony d.w.i seald

There is no expungement in NY. The Certificate of Relief from Civil Disabilities may help you with the firearm but you need to check with your...

Can i get a felony record expunged in new york buffalo? Misprision of a felony.

New York State does not expunge criminal records.

Need to sue customer in New York for not paying their invoice.

I handle collection matters. Is the client viable, so that you can collect if you get a judgment? I am a former federal and State prosecutor and...

These are tough cases because the fights often break out quickly leaving no one time to react. However, in your case, if security did nothing to...

How Long Could You Be On the Run for A B-felony Drug Charge

There is no statute of limitations on a bench warrant if that is what you are asking. The warrant will stay active forever or until you are...

Third time shoplifting arrest in NY - what can I expect this time?

It sounds like your case is North of New York City, which means it will be harder for you to plea down as these charges are taken much more...

Will this go on my permeant record? will i have to go to court? will i have to pay a fine?

Don't rely on what the police tell you. I assume your case is being handled in family court. I am a former federal and State prosecutor and now...

What about if my husband has a case in september! Would it make sense for me to bail him out? if they playing mind games?

No one can tell you what the DA may or may not offer on the next date. As for bail, its easier to fight a case from the outside that in jail so if...

My 18 year old son was arrested - dat for walking on subway tracks.

Your son needs to have a lawyer ask the Judge for an adjournment. The charge is probably trespass as an A class misdemeanor. Depending on whether...