Under NY law, the statute of limitations is six years. In addition, if the defendant admits the debt, then the statute of limitations can re-set.

I suggest you go to the court and see what is in the file. Is there a complaint or a pink summons. Get a certified copy.

The Grievance Committee generally does not get involved with negligence issues or fee issues………………………

More facts are needed, but there may be ways to get the case dismissed. I don’t see you getting a jail sentence. Hire a good criminal defense lawyer.

If the case was dismissed, the record should have been automatically sealed………………………………………………………………..

I suspect there is something more going on. Maybe the case was dismissed with leave to represent. The DA cannot force you to take a plea. Consult...

I have a colleague who regularly handles EZ Pass cases........................................................................

Yes. I have a colleague who regularly handles EZ Pass cases. EZ Pass tries to bully people without a lawyer.

Find a new lawyer who will then prepare a consent to change attorney form for you, the outgoing attorney, and him/her to sign.

The prior answer is incorrect under NY law. Because assault is an intentional tort, you can seek worker's compensation benefits and also sue your...