Is this a summons for jury duty or a contempt citation for failure to show for jury duty? The summons alone won't appear on a background check but...

What is, trully, the difference between a court assigned lawyer and a lawyer i would hire on my own?

Much like privately retained lawyers there are some very good court assigned attorneys and some not so good assigned attorneys. One of the major...

If someone starts a fight with someone else in a room with no witnesses how can the court determine who attacked/ self defense?

The police decide who it is that will be arrested and the DA decides who is prosecuted. Ultimately it will be up to a judge/jury to decide whose...

Can a person be arrested for being in their apartment for an order of protection because the other person forces a visit (owner)

Your story is all over the place. Short answer is that if there is a stay away order of protection and they come into contact with each other the...

Can I get in trouble if I forward emails to somebody?

Based on what you describe, I can't discern anything illegal about sharing the emails.

Cable and/or phone bill with your name and address on it would be acceptable.

To apply for the new york state Id, what utility bills can be acceptable other than water, gas & electricity?

Cable and/or phone bill with your name and address on it would be acceptable.

Does shoplifting goes in your record for 102 dollars? Can I get citizenship after this?

You plead not guilty. If you cannot afford an attorney the court will appoint one for you free of charge. Don't say or do anything without an...

Does this still apply ?

Yes they may still send additional letter. Yes the price could go up. Yes you can still ignore them. I generally advise clients to ignore these...

Why does eveyone say to ignore the civil demand?

I generally advise clients to ignore these civil demand letters. You don't owe them anything. In order for you to owe them something they would...