I was given a desk appearance ticket in December 2011, and the police dept. set the bail at $50. My attorney

Contact the police department that the bail was paid to and ask them how to get it back. You could also try contacting the attorney who represented...

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Can feds charge you with more drugs than caught with?

There are a variety if charges that can be brought. He can be charged with the drugs that he was actually in possession of and if they can...

What would be considered third party contact?

Third party contact essentially means via an intermediary. If there is an order of protection in place then you cannot have any contact with him...

How would I go about getting a judge ordered order of protection dropped in New York?

Only the judge could vacate the order and I very highly doubt it would happen based on what you describe.

Just got a letter from palmer, reifler p.a.for $500

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...

Is this shoplifting incident an arrest or record?

From what you describe you we're not arrested and there should be no record of this anywhere. Employers and schools wouldn't know about it.

What are her chances?

Its very difficult to assess chances at this point. The best advice she can receive at this point is to speak with a lawyer and be prepared in the...

It depends on what exactly she will be charged with. She should be in front of a judge within approximately 24 hours from when she was arrested....

I face a charge of Criminal in Contempt. Should I seek stronger legal council than a public defender?

There are many good public defenders but its true that you likely get more attention from a privately retained attorney. If you can afford one you...

How Can a gun charge get dissmissed

You get a lawyer and review all of the facts and circumstances of the case with him/her. S/he can best advise and guide you.