Generally, an attorney will agree to waive speedy trial rights when the attorney believes it is in its client's interests to do so. Some examples,...

Can apersons statement be pemisable when an illegal arrest is made

A statement taken in violation of a person's right against self-incrimination can be suppression. Whether suppression would lead to dismissal of...

If i am convicted and sentinced in distric court and i request an appeal does the sentince still need to be inforced

In many cases, a sentence can be stayed pending appeal. The person appealing should first ask the court which imposed the sentence and then the...

Why does a coerced guilty plea eliminate the possibility for an innocent Defendant to attack an unConstitutional Judgment?

Violations of state and federal constitution can be asserted in petitions for writs of habeas corpus. The federal statute allowing a person to...

How serious is a class c felony gun charge and can i file for an appeal after pleading guilty on a 3 1\2?

Rather than an appeal, you should consider making a motion under Article 440 of the New York Criminal Procedure Law to reopen your case by vacating...

Discovery disclosing complicitacy of Dist. Atty. and investigators conspiring to falsely accuse defendant in Racketeering charg

Your friend needs an attorney who will fight for him. However, unless you have actually seen this tape yourself it may not be as damming as you...

I would like to drop the theft of an auto on my daughter can it be done she is in jail right now?

We see too many questions from parents who make criminal complaints against their children for property crimes in the mistaken belief that they can...

Subpoena

YES. The defense may subpoena anyone to testify at trial. However, the witness may ask the Court to "quash" the subpoena or enter a protective...

Is it possible to get information on cases which have gone through the Southern District Court of New York with the same charges

You probably can get the information you want by researching the decisions which judge's have written. These decisions are published and available...

If you violate probation and an arrest warrant is issued, and punishment determined, do you still need a lawyer?

This person should consult with an attorney. A qualified criminal defense attorney will be able to advise her whether the Court's order can be...