Openly discussing your past or current cooperation on a public forum like this is probably not the best idea, even though this may in theory be...

What is the flat rate of a criminal defense attorney for a misdemeanor shoplifting case in New York City?

Lawyers are no more uniform in their fee structures than contractors. Different lawyers have different business models (to the extent that lawyers...

Caught shopflifting over $700 in a ny store. Do i hire a lawyer for the dat? What is the punishment in this case? Thanks

The Founding Fathers made the right to have counsel when a person is charged with a crime part of the blueprint of our society by including it as...

Can you get the date of a dat changed in ny?

Yes, depending on the county and the amount of time between now and the date. Usually, when they are willing to change a date, it will be to...

Do I need an attorney for a desk appearance ticket for shoplifting?

The Founding Fathers made the right to have counsel when a person is charged with a crime part of the blueprint of our society by including it as...

Bench warrant for open container ? How to check and take care from abroad ?

This question highlights one of the down sides to taking advantage of the mail-in option to resolve one of the eligible pink summonses. Mailing it...

As a purely theoretical matter, I believe the issue of whether or not you can be "violated" on an ACD (meaning that the District Attorney seeks to...

Although you didn't mention it, it is possible that you were given a warning not to visit that store (or any Target?) in the future. I'm not sure...

Can a job legally inquire about any dismissed and sealed charges on my "record"?

I'm not an employment lawyer, which is probably the sort of lawyer who should be able to answer this question more precisely. Nevertheless, my...

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When I show up for DAT, how does the public defender find me indigent? What should I bring? If I don't pass, what happens then?

Hello, Preliminarily, you should know that the The Legal Aid Society and other similar organizations in New York receive funding from the...

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