How much time before the trial will I start getting calls from the DA, lawyer, or anyone?

What is your role? Each attorney prepares and handles his/her caseload differently. In some instances it is very likely that a DA won't reach out...

I was accused of shoplifting at K-mart, am I going to face criminal charges?

The the police weren't contacted at the time of the incident, it isn't likely that they will ever be called. I generally advise clients to ignore...

Help w/ shoplifting from Kohl's.

If the cops weren't called at the time of the incident it isn't likely that they will ever be contacted. I generally advise clients to ignore these...

My 17 year old daughter got caught shop lifting at Dillards what happens now.

When you say she was caught, who caught her? Was it simply store security or were the police involved? If the police were involved and she was...

Shoplifting

At this point it may be tough to make a case against you (unless they have surveillance footage). I don't suspect they are going to be calling the...

Only a judge can modify or vacate an order of protection. Speak to your husbands attorney, s/he could assist in getting the matter before a judge...

Telling the police to leave. do you have the right? law enforcement

The NY "anti profanity" statute has been held to be unconstitutional so technically in it of itself with nothing more there is nothing illegal with...

Resisting arrest is a class A misdemeanor for which if convicted can carry a sentence of up to a year in jail. At this point the best advise is to...

What can i do if i was arrested for littering, resisting arrest, loitering &endangering the welfare of a child in NY

I'm not sure what the basis of charges are. Either way at this point make sure that you have an attorney to defend you. S/he can best advise and...

What happen if the accuser dont testify at the grand jury against the accused?

If the accuser is the only person that can offer sufficient evidence for an indictment and s/he doesn't testify the GJ would have to vote a no true...