What is going to happen to my fiancé?

Sounds like you should speak with a local attorney who can advocate for your fiance'. There are serious issues with the police action in this case...

You need to hire a lawyer because you can get arrested for this although conviction would be tough after a trial.!!

What would happen if the criteria for taking a case were more or less stringent?

This is too broad a question...need specifics.

If you are caught shoplifting at a store as a minor, can they refuse to hire you for this reason over 10 years later?

It is certainly possible. Contact an employment attorney!

Order of Protection?

Not really. The simple answer is the order of protection should end 5 years from his scheduled release from prison.

Statute of limitations on federal research contract infractions

Five Years!

Can statuary rape victim drop charges.

Penetration is a key but there is other sexual contact which can lead to other charges.

Can my landlord evict me because a friend of mine has to register as a sex offender and sometimes spends the weekend?

This is a landlord tenant question, not criminal.

Is my NY license valid, or did my DWI attorney seriously misguide/not fully inform me?

Doesn't make sense that NY license is not valid due to MA revocation. You should speak directly to the NYS DMV.

Can you get a job coaching after getting a felony(nonviolent) for criminal possession of controlled substance

Unfortunately, it's doubtful. Schools and leagues are doing full background checks these days. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past...