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Can i talk to A Public Defender/ Legal aid before my Desk appearance Ticket Date?
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Answered on June 26, 2013
It's difficult. How about calling Brooklyn Defender Services? They do the same thing as LAS and may be more accommodating.
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My fiancé was arrested for assault on a officer how much time can he serve... in New York state and can he get home now???
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Answered on June 25, 2013
Tell him to follow his lawyer's advice. Assault on a cop is a D violent felony. If he has no prior felonies within the past ten years, he can get...
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Could I be deported? I have a criminal offence, felonie pending. DA is offering misdemeanor with probation.
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Answered on June 25, 2013
Consult an immigration lawyer. There are many factors to consider.
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My fiancé is a Jamaican, came to the USA on a working visa and got arrested with drug charges. Can he come back to the US?
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Answered on June 24, 2013
If he was convicted of a drug trafficking offense he is inadmissible and can not legally come back to the U.S.
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Im in drugcourt I had a false positive tox 5 weeks ago now pending a sanction due to this. I immediatly followed up with
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Answered on June 24, 2013
Your lawyer is the person you need to discuss this with.
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Summons / theft of services charge for a cab ride?
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Answered on June 24, 2013
You are more likely to get a call from a detective. Theft of services is a misdemeanor. Make no statements to the police. Retain an attorney or at...
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How does a drug rehabilitation program sanction by the court work (when the person is sent there instead of serving jail time)?
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Answered on June 23, 2013
The program can be in-patient or out-patient. The protocol varies depending on whether it is administered through TASC or Judicial Diversion. If...
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Are there any additional consequences to shoplifting if the store made me pay 5x the amount of the merchandise?
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Answered on June 23, 2013
If they let you go, probably not.
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Misdemeanor NYC
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Answered on June 23, 2013
Depends on the case. Ask your lawyer. In general, plea bargaining is the norm, but your lawyer sbould be guided by your cues. If you are not...
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A narcotics officer is offering to have my misdemeanor assault charge dropped if I wear a wire and buy drugs. Can he frame me?
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Answered on June 23, 2013
Bite the bullet and hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer now. You are playing with fire!
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