Conspiracy law is unbelievable

Not clear what you question. It is true that conspiracy is the darling of the prosecutor and federal drug conspiracy trials are difficult to win...

How much time is reduced for qualifying in the 5 safety valves for criminal charges?

The answer is that when you make the safety valve proffer it is usually attended by the Assistant US Attorney and in most instances the agent (or...

I recorded a video with someone I was having consensual sex with without having consent to record it.

It is a crime under NY law to video someone engaged in a sexual act without their permission. Google NY Penal Law Section 250.45 - it is a class E...

I was arrested by the NYPD without probable cause, and the charges were dropped. I filed a Notice of Claim with NYC, was deposed

You need a lawyer - that is a very low settlement offer. They do not take you seriously because you do not have counsel. A lawyer would take this...

The first question you want to ask yourself - is this case defendable? Can you risk a trial - do you have a good chance of winning. If the answer...

What happens when you have a court appointed lawyer that doesn't work for you?

Your complaint is not uncommon. Sometimes court appointed lawyers have such busy schedules that they are not able to give their clients the sort of...

Is "Padilla V. Kentucky" being satisfied by a defense attorney including immigration matters in a contract?

No, it is an attorney's professional obligation to inform the client of the immigration consequences of a plea/conviction. Putting that in a...

I am seriously considering a settlement offer by the City of NY regarding a false arrest. However, I want to sue the detective

I think you mean you want to sue the detective, not some private attorney. With regard to the settlement - it is as inclusive or limited by the...

How can I get phone records and text messages for a possible cheating spouse?

Probably not - perhaps you could have counsel subpoena them if some sort of litigation results - like a divorce or other civil case - but even then...

If a person has a 10-year mandatory minimum sentencing do they qualify for the Fair Sentencing Act

Mr. Richman is quite correct, while a person who was sentenced to a mandatory minimum is eligible to obtain a two point reduction under the Fair...

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