What would happen to me if a policeman pulled my friend over driving 140 down the highway sober? Would I be arrested?

Unless you are assisting in your friends criminal activity or engaging in criminal conduct yourself, you should not be subject to arrest. If he is...

If you have been convicted of a designated sec offense, the Court is required to assess you under SORA which means you will be required to register...

Can you put me in touch with a lawyer who can help me get my drivers license back?

Unfortunately you are probably going to need a lawyer in several jurisdictions particularly MD and FL. Further, you are likely to have to appear in...

I had a female spit in my face, what should she be charged with?

She could certainly be charged with harassment and depending on your injuries, assault as a misdemeanor. However, having her charged now will...

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

Only the individual defendant has the right to make that decision but it should most definitely made after consultation with his or her attorney.

That's exactly what it is. It is an individual's NYS arrest and conviction record.

I have been charged with a Class D felony forgery charge and a Class A misdemeanor for petty larceny.

With a good lawyer, the charges will very likely be reduced and you could end up without a criminal conviction depending on all of the...

Can my brothers girl friend drop the charges for grand larceny (domestic)?

Once charges are filed in Court it is no longer up to the "victim" to drop the charges. Only the District Attorney has the power to reduce or...

How do you think my case will play out in court?

It is impossible to actually give you good news with such little information other than to say that someone with no arrest record will likely...

What are the "full civil liberties" mentioned in a civil recovery letter? And what is the likelihood of the retailer suing me?

New York law allows for a civil penalty to be obtained by a retailer in a case of larceny from that retailer. While I have never seen the retailer...