I received a charge of unlawful possession of marijuana for a pipe with residue in it. Do I need a lawyer? What should I expect?

There are potential collateral consequences so that it would be well worth it to hire an attorney to properly advise you.

CAN I GET MY CAR OUT OF THE IMPOUND IF IT HAD DRUGS

Maybe. Have your attorney contact the DA's office to get a release.

Can the probation department force you to have a pap smear?

You can try to get the judge who put you on probation involved, but they generally back up probation's recommendations. You will probavbly need to...

I'm looking for more details on a potential civil recovery claim for shoplifting $25 worth of merchandise.

You may get a demand letter, but the only way to collect is to actually sue you. It is no big effort to send a letter, but It is simply not worth...

How do I file a grievance about a judge that made a decision that was prejudicial

Your options are limited. You can file a complaint with the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Although the sentence seems unfair to...

I was given a ticket stating"attire-nude in public" ... I was caught being intimate with my bf outside....Do I need a lawyer?!?!

You will be offered a plea bargain but you do need an attorney.

How can someone have a warrant if they was in jail the warrant is for

He was probably "out" on a case, got locked up on another case, so on the next court date for the first case, they issued a warrant not realizing...

I'm well aware there is no expungement in NYS, but I know there is sealing. I have a copy of my record, what do I do now?

There is no mechanism to seal this that I am aware of. To get a more complete opinion, you would have to hire an attorney to throughly review the...

It is a misdemeanor. You need an attorney. ACD is likely, probably with a day of community service and/or attendance at a short class. The demand...

Don't do anything before consulting a lawyer. If you can afford a lawyer, you can try to see if you qualify for a free one when you go for your...