I was caught shoplifting at urban outfitters. Will I definitely get a civil demand notice in the mail? Should I pay it?

No one can tell you for sure whether or not you will get the letter or when it will come. Either way, I generally advise clients to ignore these...

Shoplifted in NYC, first offense

There is no such thing as pleading no contest in New York. Make sure you have an attorney. S/he can negotiate a favorable disposition which may...

Hello my name mike. i need help with a question

No he can't go to any court. He has to turn himself in to the queens criminal court (or whichever court issued the warrant) in order to have the...

If a person pays a fine, will it show on their background check/record?

He doesn't have a criminal record as a result of this and it wouldn't appear on a background check.

What should I do after I have been accused of a very petty crime at a Century 21 store?

If you were arrested then you should get an attorney to defend you. If there were no police involved I generally advise clients to ignore the civil...

Hello, is it possible that after all the criteria have been satisfied that a Felony charge could be dismissed or exponged ?

Once someone has pleaded guilty it is extremely possible to have it undone. The person would have to show that that when s/he took the plea it...

Is it legal to sell AMC Gold experience tickets on streets?

Scalping is illegal.

How many months is a upstate year in NY state?

Seriously?!? Last I checked it was 12.

If you are doing it on your own it wouldn't cost you anything, though I don't believe a certificate of relief is available for misdemeanor offenses.

Is it illegal to video tape someone to protect yourself?

No it isn't illegal based on what you describe. What's more, I would suggest you bring a copy of the tape to the police and certainly to the...