My son is out on bail for a misdeamenor criminal charge. He has an appearance in district court. Does he need an attorney?

Yes, your son was charged with a crime. The way this case is resolved could effect his life for many years to come. A lawyer can ensure that he...

Of course you can plead not guilty. Anyone charged with a crime in the United States has the right to a trial – so the question is should you? The...

If a person has an outstanding warrant and commits grand theft of fed. property, what sentence should be expected?

The good news is that the sentencing guidelines for this amount of theft are fairly low. If restitution is made, there is a good chance the...

Aquitted of a hate crime and charged with class c robbery felony,was sentenced to 10 yrs.first time felon!

This person should have an attorney whom he trusts. Since his current attorney successfully defended him against the hate crime charge, convinced...

My wife is being accused of taking money from a non profit incorporation.

Embezzlement and destroying records are serious crimes. She should definitely retain an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. Trying...

Facing a gun charge in New York

New York enforces its firearms laws. The Queens County District Attorney who has jurisdiction over the airports is especially tough. I have...

WHOA! Don't fire anyone until you have a new attorney ready to take over. You haven't told us anything about your case which may be good in a...

I lied to the police about a criminal case but was not under oath. I want to withdrawl my statement but what are the consequence

Making false statements to police can be viewed as a criminal offense. Fortunately, correcting the record can reduce the likelihood that charges...

Taping police interview

If you are making agreements with the police, you should consult a qualified criminal defense attorney. Assuming the recording is made, the only...

Can I get in trouble for audio taping my police interview

Assuming the recording is made, the only way someone would get in trouble is if the police violated the promise and you disclosed the recording to...