How long can you be held for being arrested and arraigned with no bail set pending forensics?

Nobody is held pending forensics. If its a psychiatric evaluation, its usually 30 days.

I was arrested in Oct. 2013 , My drivers License was revoked at my arraignment hearing for refusing a chemical test .

You face two suspensions. The suspension for the refusal is one year. The suspension for the plea starts at sentence.

Although unusual, there are times when a defense attorney would recommend, or at least not oppose, a defendant testifying before a grand jury, or...

How do you overcome the general population's preconceived notion "they're all guilty"?

That is something that is dealt with in jury selection, which if done properly will get a jury with an open mind. At summation, the attorney...

If you are arrested and charges were dropped. What is the answer to the employment question: 'have you ever been arrested?'

Yes, you were arrested, but that question was ruled improper by the Courts. Consult an employment contract or a civil rights attorney if a good...

Arrest warrant for someone else was bring to break in my home.

You have the right to sue the City. Contact a civil rights attorney. The problem is, I do not think you have any proof who was at the door and...

The warrant should be on the system by the time you try to return. Cancel your trip to Mexico or take a detour befo you go.

If my husband violates parole and leaves the state and I join him . . . am I going to be charged with any law violation?

Being married to a felon is not a violation of the criminal law in NYS? I disagree with myfellow attorney's answer in that a wife can always be...

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I do notbelievethat it is a violation of the penal law of the State of New York. The importation for personal use may violate some federal...

My boyfriend was arrested straight from court on 3/3/14. I checked online and there is no discharge/court date posted. Why?

Is it possible he was remanded on a violation of probation or parole? If not, check with the court clerk.