Violation of probation.

Assuming you are on probation for a felony weapons possession, you could face prison up to the maximum on which you could have originally been...

So I got a second DWI (Class E felony) on November 11th, 2009 (11/11/09). Is there a SOL on this?

The Statute of Limitations does not apply, as you have already been charged and the matter is in court. The NY statutory speedy trial time frame...

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Am i still guilty until proven innocent even thow ive been to jail and released on my o/r

You are still presumed innocent until proven guilty. You have the concept a bit turned around. :) Make every court date and get an attorney...

Criminal defense lawyers who were once assistant district attorneys?

Some criminal defense attorneys who were once top prosecutors for some years are great great defense attorneys. They may have tons of trial...

My eldest son & i are arguing over whether or not to hire a criminal defense attorney for my younger son's case-help appreciated

Some cases have issues, defenses, which can make a big difference; some do not. The prosecutor may have a lot of evidence in one case (which may...

I got my 2nd dui but in different states 1 in arkansas last september n one 2 weeks ago in ny...what am i expecting?

Neither of the other attorneys are NY attorneys, but they are essentially correct. If you were convicted in Arkansas or pled guilty there, this...

Can I win a DUI case and not get charged with aggrevated Felony charge?

You need an attorney. ASAP. In New York, there are two sorts of aggravated DWI. One is a DWI with a reading over .18; a first offense is a...

Should i use a public defender?

$2000 for a lawyer is cheap. Most attorneys who specialize in DWI/DUI cases cost more -- and they are very much worth it. If there is any way of...

Can the courts force my girlfriend and her father (we all live together) to put an ignition interlock device on their vehicles?

If the people you live with provide the court with sworn affidavits as to the measures they are taking to make sure that you can have no possible...

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Defense for retaliatory assault?

No, it will not help him that he was intent on revenge for getting a virus that one in six people have in the U.S. Rather than mitigation, it will...