How can i postpone a court date i got for a shoplifting charge if i am visiting the country and will have to leave before?

As already noted, hire an experience attorney to handle the matter for you. That is your first and next step.

Charged with possession of forged instrument 3rd?

It depends on what you definition of "looking at" is. It is very unlikely that you will go to jail, but it is technically possible. This is a...

Gun possession charge. NY

What can he do to win the case? Hire a good and experienced lawyer. I have gotten gun cases dismissed before. So have some other lawyers.

The police can charge whoever they want, whenever they want. They don't have to wait until you "beat" the case. The only limitation affecting...

Will a permanent resident with a pending felony case released on recognizance (ROR) have problems reentering the United States?

He needs to consult with an immigration attorney. Not just post on AVVO to the immigration forum. If he has enough money to go on a cruise, he...

What are my options in court for a misdemeanor of $130 worth of items?

You are charged with a Class A misdemeanor of Petit Larceny, and possibly also the Class A misdemeanor of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in...

How can I be charged with possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd with intent to sell?

The definition of possession to be used in a drug case in NY includes any instance where you have dominion and control over an item. Thus, an item...

Under your hypothetical, the DA would likely be disbarred. This means the state would take away his or her license to practice law. Because DAs...

If I were your attorney I would have moved for the Orders of Protection to be vacated immediately upon the not guilty verdicts for Harassment and...

Can a failure to yield be dropped to something less so I don’t get points on my license? I’ve never received points

You need not be correct on the merits. A good attorney knows how to negotiate the matter down to a more palatable offense. Hire one - its a good...