A public defender convinced my friend to take a plea to be home in time for christmas w/daughter shouldnt have jail for crime?

You don’t indicate what it is that your friend was charged with or what his criminal record is. Whether he belongs in prison or not is a subjective...

If you have been charged with 3 extreme DUI in a month and a half in 3 different courts does 1 court know about the others

It is more than likely that each court and each prosecutor will know about it. I suggest she retain the services of a good attorney as soon as...

It doesn’t matter if the case concerns a crime of the century or not. All criminal defendants are afforded the same rights and protections no...

Hello is it possible to charge someone after they have charged you?..Cops say no..I dont understand

It isn’t that you can’t file a complaint against her. It’s just that the police probably see this as retaliatory on your part and don’t believe...

I was caught shoplifting at Kohls recently, what can I expect?

You may very well receive letters from attorneys demanding money from you. These letters are usually referred to as civil demand letters. You don’t...

Reckless driving summons

Reckless driving under VTL 1212 is a crime. If convicted, you will have a criminal record that will follow you for life. A conviction may also...

Are ny state statutes broader than federal, when it involves possession of a

What do you mean when you say broader? Also which statutes are you referring to? The statute of limitations or the statutes regarding possession.

If you want specific protocols you should ask your employers attorney. If you're not going to make an arrest or call for the police to make an...

The age of consent in NJ is 16. Under 16 a person cannot consent to having sex and criminal charges could potentially be brought against someone...

How much jail time am I looking at for 4 bench warrents and driving on a suspended license? There are 3 in NJ and 1 in NY.

It isn't the bench warrant the determines how long it is that you go to jail for. It is the underlying offense ie driving with a suspended license....