What is considered assault?

Assault is defined by the Penal Law. See the link below

Is she looking at jail time, she is absolutely terrified and I don't know what to tell her.

Hire a criminal defense attorney - it is likely that, because of her record, they will work something out with her that may result in an...

What are the parameters and requirements of self-defense?

Audit a local law school course if you are interested. There are also quasi-online courses from local institutions. There may even be free or...

Is a 1-3yrs in state prison plus 5yrs probation a legal sentence?Can you be on state parole and city probation at the same time?

Hire/speak with an attorney (outside of this forum)................

Can police officers use loopholes to charge someone with a DWI who is within the permitted alcohol intake level?

Aside from looking up the law, it is difficult enough to deal with the real-life situations. If you want hypothetical situations, law schools are...

How should I fight this failure to yield right of way ticket?

Hire an attorney - find a local attorney to fight the ticket. This will save you time, money and aggravation in the long run...

Do I need a lawyer to help close the case? How do I start the process to this situation? Is there a possibility of an arrest?

Hire an attorney.....................................

Adjournment in contemplation of dismissal - they (the People/District Attorney) could reinstate the charges.

Is possession of a small amount of marijuana (25 grams or less) for personal use only a violation in NYC and NY state?

Marijuana is decriminalized - still, smoking it in public, buying it, growing it, etc., is still illegal. Short story - if you use or possess...

Do I have to pay them

It is a civil demand (not criminal in nature) and most attorneys (especially on this forum) recommend you not pay it because it is usually too...