I got stop by the same cop twice in one night. After following me Some distance.

While there may not be anything technically wrong with what the police office did, it is suspicious. You should hire an attorney to do a little...

I am confused, please help.

From what you wrote, it sounds like he has two open matters. One criminal case and one VOP. And the VOP hold is keeping him in jail. It's usually...

If your top priority is to stay out of trouble, talk to your P.O. first. Let him or her know (generally) where and why you're going and your plans...

Hi If first time petit larceny & what chances is go to jail. My criminal record is clear. No criminal record

It's doubtful that you will have to go to jail. Some cases can result in a small fine, community service, or even a dismissal. The location of the...

I don't believe you can change the date for a summons ticket. But you can get an attorney to represent you on the court date and explain to the...

Why did the charges change? Please help me to understand.

The charges may have changed because the ADA received more information about your son's previous criminal record, including convictions for...

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I don't understand. Please help me.

The offer reflects any previous felony convictions, the number of criminal convictions in general, the number of drug related criminal offenses,...

Racially targeted ticketing is an enormous problem in New York City. Back when I was a public defender, I would see men of color in court for...

What do I put down when an employment application refers to something I have a confidentiality agreement with an ex-employer ?

First, go back and look at the agreement. The language may tell you what you can and cannot say, and under what circumstances. Next I suggest you...

Can a lawyer find out why I may have a warrant as part of a consultation?

A lawyer can certainly look into the warrant; and figure out if it was issued by a judge or the police. This takes time and usually the client...