Under what circumstances can a defendant make a motion to dismiss as a result of ineffective council?

Clients with mental health issues are among the most difficult types of clients to represent. These types of cases often raise complicated issues,...

Received a ticket in NY for 509-1 and 509-2.

Nothing is automatic in criminal court. Hire an attorney beforehand so your arguments for dismissal together with supporting documentation can be...

About 3 weeks ago I got caught committing petit larsany. I am looking for a reasonably priced attorney that can help me.

You would be best serve contacting a local criminal defense attorney. They will be more familiar with the courts where you are, and probably more...

My son got 2 class c felony and they are trying to give him 4 years maybe 3 and half years. He has been in county jail for 9 mos

Need more information. Depends if violent felony or not. There are early release programs he may be eligible for. Speak to his attorney.

How Can I request an early dismissal for an ACD for shoplifting?

Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney, who will be able to advance the case and make the application to the court.

Why does the legal system say you're innocent until proven guilty when in reality when your accused for a crime you're arrested

That's a great question and one too complicated to fully explain here. The (really) short answer is because most people who are arrested are...

ACD stands for Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal. ROR stands for Release on one's Own Recognizance. Yes, you can say you have no...

Does a wrongful arrest still count as a violation of probation?

Depends on the circumstances. There may be a curfew violation involved, or the criminal case could be dismissed but Parole could proceed to a...

Recently a close friend of mine passed away, her son who has been like a son to me gave me some of her Jewlery 1 st I said no,

Hire a criminal defense lawyer to protect your interests and don't make any further statements about this to anyone.

I live in Los Angeles, CA how can I figure out if I have a warrant in Brooklyn, New York?

You can have a local criminal defense lawyer pull the warrant and handle the matter for you without you having to show up in person.