Can i keep my city employment with a violation harrassment charge

This issue is very subjective to what type of job you have. Generally speaking, since a violation of harassment is not a criminal conviction, an...

My son was charged with violating a court order do not harrass and has been in jail for 6 months

this case sounds like a felony charge. IF he has no prior felonies, it is an E felony, the maximum is 1 1/3-4 years. If it is a D felony, the...

Arrested for shoplifting.

You will not end up with a criminal record under any circumstances. Due to your age, any conviction would have to be sealed. Based upon your lack...

Being charged with c.p.m. 5th degree. lawyer isn't a option. im 22 first offense. what will happen to me?

The Court will give you an attorney. Bring proof of your student and financial status and an attorney will handle it. At worst, you will receive...

What evidence is needed to be charged with staturtary rape in ny

As the other attorney said, charging and proof sufficient before a judge or jury are two different things. Alllegations of this nature will...

First offense, criminal possession of marijuana 5th degree. will i have a record?

When you go to court, bring proof of your student status and any work or bank records regarding your financial records. This should get you an...

16 year old got caught shoplifting 2 pairs of earings at a kohls store in nassau county, ny. No arrest was made.

While it is not clearly stated anywhere, a "child" for these purposes would most likely last until the child turns 18. The only way Kohl's would...

Shall I fight this in court ?

I can't imagine it's worth the aggravation to fight it. You would be in small claims court and that takes hours. If you win, it's tough to...

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I was in jail for 134 hrs for driving with a suspended license and a warrant for unpaid fines, can i sue?

I suggest you contact Fred Brewington in Hempstead, Nassau County. He has a large civil rights practice and would be well equipped to handle this.

Can a lawyer refuse to proceed with trial after receiving full payment?

I suggest you contact the local bar association or the Appellate Division in the county where the case is pending. If he has not been sentenced...