MY SON WAS CONVICTED OF RAPE .

More information would be needed. Were the police a party to the conversation? New York is a one party consent state so it would be legal. If the...

Quick question on civil demand

See the answer I gave the last time you asked this. It hasn't changed. Stop fretting this will not screw up your life.

What are the chances of 2nd DWI being D.A. rejected,dropped to DWAI,or lesser charge without probation or jail?No Chemical evid.

The chances of the DA simply dropping the matter are slim. The facts as you describe them provide sufficient ammunition to mount a defense if you...

Falsifying business records- jail time?

Falsifying Business Records can either be a felony or a misdemeanor. Seeing as you are bei g given a DAT rather then being picked up I will presume...

Falsifying business records - first time offender- possible outcomes?

Falsifying Business Records can either be a felony or a misdemeanor. Seeing as you are being given a DAT rather then being picked up I will presume...

Can a police officer search my purse without asking ....

If an officer has a reasonable articulable suspicion that you may have a weapon on you, he may check you for his safety prior or during his...

Generally not because a defendant has a constitutional right to cros examine any witness against him. This rule, the confrontation clause, applies...

Jury nullification is not a defense. Further, it would be improper for an attorney to argue nullification to a jury. A defendant who elects to...

With regard to your first question, yes, most ADA are busy with their very large caseloads. I am sure that your lawyer's call will be returned as...

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My case was dismissed 3 weeks ago. How long does it take for it not to show up in a background check?

If the case was dismissed that is considered a favorable disposition and the "criminal" record should be sealed immediately and any fingerprints...