If I found a pocketbook that a lady forgot And I took it and went and used a credit card at a bar $50 . What trouble am I in

At least two felonies, grand larceny and forgery, come to mind. You could get jail. Whether or not you actually get jail depends on a number of...

Does an arrest warrant ever expired?

If he thinks he may have some exposure, he should contact a criminal defense attorney ASAP. The attorney can then make further inquiries with the...

Should i notarize a statement before court?

You need a confidential meeting with an attorney to parse through all the nuances. This can't be answered quickly on a forum such as this.

DAT for PL 221.10.01; do I need a lawyer?

Consulting a lawyer beforehand is big sky recommended especially for a first offender with no prior experience with the criminal justice system....

I have community service coming up soon, but still don't have photo ID. This is the 3rd time this has happened. What can I do?

Not sure about the photo ID issue but make sure you go to court on the return date to ask for an extension of time to do the community service.

Is there a statue of limitations if you run while on probation

No. Time is tolled from the time a judge signs the declaration of delinquency. If that was not done, the probationary period continues to run.

My brother has 3 A2 felonies for selling Cocaine to an undercover police officer. This took place in Brooklyn N.Y. In 2003.

Assuming he was over 18 at the time of the offense and has no prior felony convictions, he's looking at between 8 and 20 years if convicted of the A2.

It's reckless and reprehensible on his part, but it's legal. Your instinct was correct. Hire a criminal defense attorney and discuss the...

How do i get bail money back when court sent it to the one who brought my money to the jail for me. And wont return it to me

Unfortunately, not much other than take them to small claims court.

They only have to give you Miranda warnings if you are in custody, they are interrogating you, and you make a statement they are seeking to...