Should I plead guilty or not guilty to a shoplifting charge?

If you were arresstted and charged with a crime (and it seems like you were) the best thing fornyoumto do is speak with a lawyer in person. There...

How long will I be in jail for a active warrant

You will be held until you will be brought before a judge who will decide what your bond will be pending a hearing on the violation of probation....

Two speeding tickets i received almost two years ago for both in Brooklyn. will i get any points?

If you have a lawyer I suggest you discuss this matter with him/her. Essentially the passage of time in it of itself would not be grounds for the...

Is it legal to possess/own a survival knife over 5 inches in new york city?

It would depend on what type of survival knife it is. There are two different sets of laws that cover the possession of knives. The first set...

Can a different lawyer be hired for just a sentance hearing?

You can retain a new lawyer for sentencing. Whether it makes sense to do that is an entirely different story. Normally the attorney who has handled...

Burglary 3rd and violation of probation whats the next step?

This questions sounds like the same case as the previous question (which stated that this is a first offense). If he is on probation for a prior...

What is the sentencing for burglary 3rd, first offense?

Based on what you describe, if accurate, the prosecution may have a hard time proving a burglary in the third. The sentencing for this offense can...

In California criminal trials, are non-attorney pro se parties allowed to argue (directly or indirectly) for jury nullification?

I don't practice in California but jury nullification is improper no matter who it is that's doing the arguing or representation. Lying is also...

Postpone a subponea as a witness

On both "counts" the answer is to contact criminal case management/court administrator and/or the prosecutor. As a witness they will probably...

He would be entitled to a hearing. It is always possible to fight a violation and only an attorney with knowledge and information of all the facts...