Im walking through a parking lot and find a wallet just lying on the ground and i pick it up. Is that a crime?

It does not sound like you had the intent to commit a crime. It sounds like temporary innocent possession of the wallet. As you did not take...

In most instances, someone on probation is under a requirement to report all police contact to their probation officer. Under that definition, you...

Looking to file divorce

There are forms available on the web, including the NYS Office of court administration website. If you and/or your spouse feel comfortable with...

I need a lawyer to finalize an amicable divorce in ny city.we have already drawn up and signed a separation agreement .

You should interview a number of attorneys to find one you feel comfortable. If willing to do research and writing you can look at the NYS office...

Can my wife be charged with grand larceny for something I was charged with and put under her Ebay account.

Do not discuss too much online. You should both have independent counsel to decide how best to go forward. Good luck.

In Queens County I waived my rights to speedy trial at arraignment. How long can I waive my grand jury proceedings?

Every case is different. Your defense attorney should have a better idea. A few months or more would not seem to be unreasonable.

Divorce

You need to sit down with a matrimonial attorney. Even without equity, there are issues relating to marital property, debt, custody, visitation and...

As already stated, the different statutes give the prosecutor alternative means to probe the case. I suggest sitting down with an experienced...

Choosing the best plea bargain

Full restitution will certainly go a long way towards a positive disposition. The range of potential penalties is wide. Make sure you have a food...

What happens if one ignores a letter demanding paiement of a civil claim for shoplifting?

I do not have time to cite case law but will provide the following response. If criminal prosecution was going to be involved an arrest probably...