Not only is it a bad idea to represent yourself, the judge at arraignment will strongly advise that you do not speak at all, for fear that you may...

Are tickets for unlicensed operator (6091) and operating out of class (5092) chargeable in a single stop.

Both can be charged, if you fight the charges most likely one will be dismissed in satisfaction of the other.

It all really depends on the jurisdiction and the prosecutor. I would solicit some attorneys locally, you may be surprised how inexpensively you...

I am now 24 y/o. got finger printed at age 16 for shoplifting, had to do community service. after 8yrs does that show on record?

Your safest bet is to visit the clerks office in the court house you appeared in and request a certificate of disposition. This will tell you...

How do I get my misdemeanor expunged

There is no expungement statute in New York State currently.

Do I need a lawyer for a trasspass charge? Do I be straight with judge that I knew I was trasspassing ?

You need a lawyer. You are charged with a Misdemeanor which is a crime. Do not make any admissions to the judge. You should not speak at all on the...

Arrested for charge pl 165.16 theft of services

An ACD is the better option. The case will be dismissed and sealed.

Recently arrested for Public Lewdness, I believe 245.03. What are the possible outcomes? Will I see jail?

You need to hire an attorney with experience handling these cases. In my experience you are probably not looking at jail time, and depending on the...

Who decides whether to go for a jury trial or a bench trial?

This is the defendant's decision alone. His attorney will advise him and help him make this decision. The prosecutor has no say in this decision...

How do I take care of missed probation and fines from 20 years ago in South Carolina

You should post this question on the South Carolina criminal defense forum. NY does not have an expungement statute, South Carolina may or may not....