Am I going to jail?

If these are your first two criminal arrests, it is unlikely that you will be sentenced to jail. However, two arrests for the same thing in a...

If I don't pay the amount can they take me to court and can I get arrested?

It sounds like you signed an agreement to pay. The issue becomes whether your former employer's lawyer will take the time and effort to sue over...

Friend sold alcohol to minor in n.y. First offense will plead guilty does he need an attorney?

He might be able to get a better deal if he has an attorney negotiate on his behalf.

Arrested for trademark counterfeiting (counterfeit DVD, criminal charge). Need to know fair cost of lawyer.

Remember the rule concerning the hiring of an attorney- you get what you pay for.

Hello, I need to ask a question, I settled on a lawsuit last yr. I didn't put down the back injury, I am just wondering if I

If you did not sign a release of liability, which is standard when settling a case, there is nothing to prevent you from commencing a second action...

First, file a notice of claim to preserve your son's right to pursue a claim. Apparent negligence rests with the prison for failing to maintain...

Bathroom ceiling fell apart and water damage, slip with my 3month year old in my hand onto my knees, now it's killen me.

There is apparent negligence here. It was foreseeable that the dangerous condition could cause injury, and your landlord was aware of the...

Is there any general rule when t comes to plea bargaining? like parameters that need to be followed?

Not exactly sure what you are asking. In Nassau County, for example, the District Attorney has guidelines that are followed with regard to plea...

In 20 years of representing parole violators, I have learned that no one thinks they are going to get found out. But something unexpected happens...

Can I sue a nursing home over neglect?

Under the Public Health Law, a person entering a nursing home without bed sores should not develop sores unless clinically unavoidable. After 20...