I received a pink summons for Publ. Urination code 16-118(6) . . .

The Adminstrative Code version is considered a violation level offense, and is NOT A CRIME. The Health code version contains the same language but...

Can i pay a bench warrent with out going to court?

I dont practice in NM but generally speaking a warrant can only be vacated by a judge and this is done when you appear in court. If, however, the...

Is the following scenerio considered extortion in ny?

I don't think that this would be extortion in NY but I wouldn't do it anyway. First of all you won't accomplish anything. Secondly, there are other...

Not paying a civil penalty

I agree with what Attorney Rubino responded and will add this: Much the same way the cost to you for hiring a lawyer to defend on the civil matter...

Can my dad (us citizen)t his abussive wife obtain a order of protection?

New York courts do not have jurisdiction in Honduras. If, however, she does indeed follow him to New York and continues to harass him (and/or...

Is it too late to request another public defender?

If a defendant cannot afford a lawyer the court will appoint one for him/her. This does not mean that s/he can choose whichever lawyer s/he wants....

For a conviction of robbery in the first degree your brother in law could have been sentenced to anything between five and twenty five years in...

Marijuana Summons

It depends which court the summons is returnable in. Generally in NYC you couldn't show up earlier it may be different in other courts. If the...

Is there a free website to check if someone is incarcerated?

If the person is incarcerated in NYC you can check the department of corrections inmate look up. The website is...

Can my son sue ?

If your son is being charged with a crime, especially if the charges are gang related, the best and most important thing for him, and/or you, to do...