A friend and I have been caught shoplifting from Wal-Mart. How can I better the situation and what can I expect?

The first thing to do is stop posting incriminating statements on the Internet. Find an attorney Ro deal with the case. It is possible you might...

My son was falsely accused of assault in the 3rd degree in violation of sec 120.00 subdivision 1 of the penal law of the state o

Unless you are an attorney there is not much you can do. With your son's permission you can sit down with his attorney to discuss the evidence and...

DO I NEED TO CONTACT A LAWYER FOR THIS? (its for my brother) can he go to jail for this?

An A misdemeanor can carry a sentence of up to one year. Normally that would not be the result unless your brother has a horrible record. In many...

If you need a certified copy, then you should not waste time trying to get something else. You should either get a notarized authorization from...

If a man and a women live together for 20 years ,if one person is not named on the deed, do they have rights to the property?

You have not stated if the parties are married. If there is a marriage, then either party can move for exclusive use and occupancy of the marital...

Do I need a lawyer

Bail him out first. There is no reason to get a lawyer at this point. Once your husband is released you can look for a lawyer to appear with him on...

If your lawyer dont show up with the bail money

Your question does not make any sense. If you gave a lawyer money for a specific purpose he should have performed his job. From what you have...

If you meet the necessary criteria under the DRL statutes you can get a divorce in New York. You can either try to download the correct forms or...

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Disorderly conduct 240.26

This is a violation called harrasment. If handled properly you should be able to receive an ACD which would lead to a dismissal and sealing after 6...

My husband is planning a divorce and financial damage ( like getting loans in our name and spending it without me knowing)

If you are concerned about your relationship going forward, you should make sure that there are no credit lines in both your names. It is a good...