I was falsely arrested by the NYPD and filed a notice of claim against NYC. They offered me a mere pittance as a settlement,

Settlement offers are not admissible. Most offers are generally accompanied by a statement that it is "for settlement purposes only"

If someone is in jail with bond but another county but same state has a warrant how long do they have to come get him?

Speedy trial time does not begin to run until there is an actual arrest. If he is being held on other charges the warrant may be filed at the jail...

What is the time limit for arraignment and fingerprinting after indictment in NYS?

There does not appear to be a violation of rights. He was likely indicted without being arrested which is a "de novo" presentation. It is not...

May an appeal of a criminal convictio and a petition for habeas corpus be filed at the same time? Or must one precede the other?

You can not generally file a habeus if there is another means of obtaining the relief. In your case you have the post verdict motion and a direct...

How come it took police officer 5 months to give me my felony complaints?

You should contact an attorney in your area immediately. You should be able to obtain copies of all your medical records and the police reports of...

Friend recently arrested for herion. I was wondering what charges does he face?

Although your friend does face a possible prison or jail sentence, Orange County has a diversion treatment court which permits people with drug...

What specific questions should I ask/request from an appeals attorney during consultation to insure they can handle murder case?

In inteviewing a attorney of any type it is always wise to ask for references. If your trial attorney has discussed with you the issues he/she...

I would like to retain a criminal lawyer dealing with 440's and reconstruction hearing.

The first person to contact would be the lawyer who appeared for your husband at sentence. Your husband may have been treated as a persistent...

Do I have to testify in court against the man who raped me?

If you are being called as a witness and have been issued a subpoena you are required to appear. Mis-identification occurs with some frequency so...

Education Law §3201, provides school attendance is mandatory from age 6 to 16 Exceptions are if you are in a non-public or home instruction;...