If I bonded out someone shouldn't they expect to pay me back ?

Should he pay you back? Yes. Is he legally obligated to? No. Since you paid it without him knowing, and without him agreeing to pay the money back,...

Is it illegal to detain someone if you’ve heard that someone feels threatened by them?

100% it's illegal. At minimum, you could be charged with Penal Law 135.05, Unlawful imprisonment in the second degree, an A misdemeanor. You also...

A global plea just means you're resolving all your open cases. Your attorney should inform you of the specifics of what such a plea would involve...

If he is hit with a parole violation, there will be a court date before a judge. On that date he should request the judge assign legal aid. To...

It's an ACOD - adjournment in contemplation of dismissal. You do NOT have to go back to court - just stay out of trouble and it will be dismissed...

Is misdemeanor vandalism considered a violent crime in New York ?

1) While NYPD may not be enforcing some low level marijuana offenses, it does not make possession legal. Marijuana possession remains illegal in...

Depends on your circumstances, the prosecutor, and the judge. If it is your first offense, that should be a 221.15 marijuana charge and subject to...

Criminal contempt in the 2nd degree is not a "serious offense" misdemeanor as described in the relevant statutes - more simply speaking, it doesn't...

If you can't afford a lawyer the court will appoint you a public defender. Assuming you have accurately relayed the offense charged and there...

My atty's complaint in a PI/negligence case got dismissed and he was/is precluded from presenting evidence of damages at trial?

If the defendant was granted their motion under CPLR 3212, that means they were granted summary judgment on your claim. You are not precluded from...