I need a lawyer. I live in NY, car accident happened in Ca. where do I need to retain a lawyer?

You need a California lawyer who is familiar with the laws that apply to your case. I can help you find a good lawyer if you'd like depending on...

I was given a ticket for impeding the flow of traffic, i told the officer i was being highbeamed, but he just seen me slow down,

I have an excellant traffic court attorney that I work with. Contact me if you want his name and number. Sometimes rather than going to risk and...

Do we need to find another attorney, or does this sound correct you?

This can't be answered without more facts. If it was a limited order that allowed them to be together, 6 months in jail for just having an argument...

Do I have to appear if I live 5 hours away

It depends on what the charge is and what the likely outcome may be. I have represented people in the past who lived out of state and got DATs. I...

How much time can you do for a first time curfew violation on parole?

First, your a Parole Officer might not violate someone over this if the person has otherwise been doing well. To answer your question, the person...

Is the closed park supposed to lock the gate?

There is probably a sign that says what the park hours are. Be aware that this summons is a misdemeanor so I don't recommend pleading guilty to it....

The DA cannot rely on affidavits at trial. You would have to testify. If you refuse, the DA can either drop the case, try to make the case without...

Prosecution not ready to proceed, but when did the statute of limitations start?

Its not a statute of limitations issue - its a speed trial issue. Speedy trial (in this case 90 days) began to run the day you showed up on the...

You only get a parole officer if you serve State jail time. He may have a probation officer. I can't answer the part about the license without...

Are NYPD records part of background checks?

The NYPD generally does not share records. If a case was dismissed or ended with a violation (except for a few), all the records including NYPD are...