Century21 acused me on shoplifting and get police on me without reason. Now I have to face judge to say "no guilty". What to do?

If you are charged with a crime -- and shoplifting is a crime -- you should retain an experienced local criminal defense attorney. If you are...

Hi :-) Is there some way to find out if I have any outstanding warrants?

Good point, Mr. Tomao. I had not considered the possibility of a sealed indictment. I was thinking of the more usual scenario in which a person...

Hi :-) Is there some way to find out if I have any outstanding warrants?

I do not know of any online source where you could check for warrants for free. If there is a specific court where you think you may have a...

The age of consent in NY is 17. She can therefore consent to any sort of relationship with anyone else 17 or older. There is no "age gap" issue...

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I have a drug charge for possision will it be reduced to a mis and what will happen on my first court date.

If you are charged with a felony, you should be getting an attorney. Now. It would be best if you had an attorney with you on your first...

Do you have some reason to think a bench warrant was issued? Typically, you would not get a bench warrant even if you failed to appear on a...

Strong-arm robbery

There is no "we" in this if you were not charged -- although you may be if the prosecutor sees your post here. It is very unwise to admit to...

My identity was stolen by my previous manager and she used it for utility bills. Is there something i can sue her for?

If she has been charged and found guilty, but not yet sentenced, you should contact the prosecutor to request restitution. If you do not have...

3rd dwi in NY, the DA wants to my car back, do I have to give it to them? what can they do to get it? what are my options?

Yes, the law permits them to initiate a forfeiture proceeding in civil court. This is separate from the criminal case, although forfeiture may be...

Can my employer see my previous record if it was expunged.

There is no expungement in NY. If the case was dismissed, the arrest might not show up on your criminal history. (If the rap sheet is run for...