Can a person request a different attorney to appear on his behalf at his sentencing?

Husband can certainly hire a new attorney for sentencing (and to review the matter for appealable issues or other post conviction relief options),

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NYC Open Container Issue

Can they come after you if they don't know who you are? Why take the gamble? Name and date of birth are usually sufficient to cause you grief down...

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If 2 people are arrested and charged with the same offense, why would they not be given the same sentence?

This can and will depend on a variety of factors. These would include, but are not limited to, the criminal/social history of each one of them, the...

I didn't self surrender because I found I have a warrant in another city, same state. What will happen to me now?

If there is an active warrant out due to your failure to appear, you can be arrested anywhere at any time. This will likely make matters worse for...

Are our attorneys cost justified and can we ask for a statement of cost?

Unlike civil litigators who bill by the hour (and provide statements) or work on a contingency, criminal defense attorneys usually charge a flat...

Is the Probation Officer allowed to search parts of a residence that are "off limits" to the offender?

I don't believe the ACLU will take on this matter. Federal probation? Unfortunately, probation doesn't have to take your word as to where your step...

Bench warrant for a felony, and iam in another state but i want to turn myself in, please help!

A warrant (and the underlying case) will not simply go away with the passage of time. Warrants are also usually not vacated with a telephone...

How long does may it take the NY DMV to review an application for revoked license restoration immediately after DDP completion?

I'm not certain exactly but it happens pretty quickly

If I was charged with misdemeanor larceny and first degree trespas

The Police are only required to read you your Miranda rights if they intend on questioning you. The failure to read you those rights can only lead...

If I was charged with misdemeanor larceny and first degree trespas.

The Police are only required to read you your Miranda rights if they I tend on questioning you. The failure to read you those rights can only lead...