I was attacked by my ex-boyfriend, who then sent me a lawyer's letter demanding that I cease contact with him. What should I do?

The lawyers letter is more of a bark than a bite. You can always report the incident to the police though it's doubtful they would do anything at...

How can I start the legal process and avoid jail time?

What legal process are you looking to start? If you are being charged with a criminal offense get a lawyer ASAP.

What if the relationship of both was at 18 and 17 would it still be consider illegal?

The age of consent in NY is 17. If you both agree to the terms of the relationship you wouldn't be facing any legal trouble if you had sex.

When pulling up my charges filed under the clerks of courts, what is the significance of an Offense Date?

The offense date on the clerks or courts website may not be accurate and won't have any impact on the case.

Can we change an attorney in the domestic violence case even if the brench trial is on?

If you are hiring a new attorney you don't have to make any application to the court. Hire whomever you feel most comfortable with. S/he will know...

The store can detain him until the Police come. If the police were involved and he is being charged criminally make sure he has an attorney. He may...

I’m a nervous public speaker and I have to testify?

You're not the only one. Being a witness can be very intimidating. Being nervous is par for the course. Coming across too polished may actually...

When out on bail on a b non violent felony is it possible to get a bail reduction or an (R>O>R)? if so whats the proccess?

If there was no movement on your case (not the case you're cooperating on) your lawyer may be able to make an argument to the judge. Discuss it...

What if you were are being blame for taking funds'but you didn't

If you are being charged with a criminal offense you get a lawyer and review all of the facts and circumstances with him/her. S/he can then best...

When already out on bail is it possible to get your bail reduced? if so whats the proccess?

There usually needs to be a change in circumstances in order for the bail conditions to be altered. You should have an attorney and you should be...