Can I be held liable

This is way too complicated a question, and the potential stakes are way too high, to be dealt with on a message board. You should consult with an...

Would my friend be facing jail time?

Everyone charged with a crime or Penal Law offense is "facing" jail time. He should hire a lawyer who can defend him and minimize the chance that...

Can a 18 year old get charged for having sex with a 14 year old who got her high on marijuana?

This person should hire a lawyer immediately. This is the type of situation where the DA will probably only have a strong case if the person makes...

You are not required to, but in some instances, persons in your predicament hire attorney's who can contact the DA and have a candid conversation...

In the less densely populated areas of the state (where it appears your case is), many of the top criminal defense attorney's also work part time...

There are much shorter statute of limitation rules when suing a municipal entity such as NYPD. You may have blown these deadlines. Speak to the...

What is the purpose of a felony hearing

If you think the public defender is working for the DA, than you should hire an attorney who will work for your husband. It is unclear whether...

It depends on what they mean by "police report". This is a vague, generic term. If they are referring to the police department's incident report,...

What does the attorney for your boyfriend say? In the part of the state where I practice, the DA does not speak to the girlfriend of the person...

Take some comfort in knowing that there is no such thing as "pressing charges". All a person can do is report a matter to the police. The police...