Why do I have to go to county criminal court to get my car from impound and what does my lawyer need to prepare?

It sounds like the county Is proceeding at forfeiting your vehicle which is quite common. They attempt to civilly take the vehicle. It is...

Can I ask for an ACD without attorney for minor violation?

Since you have a warrant you are risk of having bail set and going to jail, if you couldn't post bail. If it were just an appearance ticket you...

Predicate Felon is someone who has been previously convicted of a felony in NY state or the elements of another state match the elements of a NY...

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Violent felony with no weapon

For proper analysis I would need to know what your brother was convicted of and what the background information concerning that conviction, how old...

Can you be charged for lying to the police?

Just speaking to the police (NOT FBI) and telling a lie - is not a crime. However, if you sign a statement or even filing a domestic incident...

If you killed your GF's parents because they broke into your house to yell at you and tell you off, can you be convicted?

Yes you could be - 100%. If they broke into your home to kill you and you killed in self defense well then thats another story. I hope this is...

A Lyft driver falsely accused 3 people of armed robbery and now they are facing charges.

Your friends need to hire counsel ASAP or contact the public defender so that these facts can be sorted out. They are facing very serious charges -...

I want to see if I can get my record expunged.

As others have stated New York does not have expungement. You can look into if there were any grounds for a 440 motion, but it would be best to...

It's unlikely that it will be dismissed without a motion from your attorney. It may have been unconstitutional but they may be proceeding under...

I am being charged with one count of possession of a forged instrument 2nd degree

I have had clients in this situation. You need to hire an attorney or call the public defender to qualify. Hopefully with an attorney you will...