Can the Police or detectives enter your apartment take a laptop arrest you without any document or order ?

Did the police come to your door and as "can we come in?" we'd like to speak with you".; If you let them enter they will claim they had your...

Could he be facing any charges ?

You should advise your boyfriend to get an attorney. You are a witness to the exchange between your boyfriend and the likely complainant. As your...

Can an individual be convicted of Disorderly Conduct in one's own home?

Some of the subsections require the activity to occur in public but not all. One of the charges is for making "unreasonable noise" Penal Law...

Oral Argument in Appeal for 2nd District (Brooklyn)

At the time of the filing of your brief you are responsible to reserve oral argument time. If you do not wish to appear to argue you can mark your...

Has there been any law change that would reduce violent offender sentences?

There were amendments to N.Y. PEN. LAW § 70.02 : Sentences of imprisonment for a violent felony offenses which took effect on September 1, 2015. ...

Reports are filed frequently to document police action or interaction with civilians, even if no criminal charges are required. This is especially...

Breat test refusal warning

The refusal warnings are given when you decline to take a BAC test. Once you have submitted to the test there would be no reason to give warnings...

How can I check I actually got an ACD?

There is nothing for you to sign in connection with an ACD. As the others have suggested you can request a certificate of disposition although...

I appealed the indicated cps report at the hearing, how long until judges decision will be mailed?

If you have concluded your hearing the Administrative Law Judge will generally render a written decision and findings in 30-60 days. The Judge will...

What happens when you have a court appointed lawyer that doesn't work for you?

You should ask the attorney for an appointment to discuss your case. Any offer even one which the lawyer doesn't recommend must be shared with the...