If I appear in court on a DAT without an attorney, is there a legal aide attorney already there to represent me?

Yes, there will be a court-appointed attorney if you meet the income guidelines. Yes, in my experience most are competent and care.

What penalty if my daughter arrested for petit larceny for shoplifting $7 worth of merchandise? This is New York State.

It is a class A misdemeanor. I am not familiar with Newark but where I practice, this should be an ACD - conditional dismissal.

Does "open-file discovery" affect the 45-day pretrial motion time period?

No, they are two separate things. The 45 day rule is statutory. Open file discovery is a policy of the DA's office. Severance is one of the...

You should be able to resolve it by going to the clerk's office of the court where the ticket is returnable and showing the clerk proof of payment.

How do you know if your registered as a youth affender

Ask your lawyer, go to the court and ask the clerk to look up your case, or you can order your own rap sheet from Albany.

I have 2 dui an 1 more now the a class d felony within 8year they offered 1-3 my lawyer work on probation .

That makes sense, but what's the question?

Do I have a case against Rite Aid? If yes, is it strong enough to potentially hold up in court?

You would need to consult with a lawyer experienced in handling civil rights cases. You may have a case but more details are needed.

Should I pay this Michael Ira Asen guy and keep it safe?

I advise clients not to pay. It is not worth the lawyer's time to take it to the next level.

What would the charges be for sexual trafficking of a minor? Like how long in jail?

As a witness in a criminal you are not under an obligation to speak with anyone. If you receive a subpoena, you must honor it. If you speak with...

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In this sense, "procure" is the same as "patronize", but you were not convicted of that. You were convicted of disorderly conduct. I would hire...