What circumstances have to happen in order for someone to be charged with assault ?

It sounds like the criminal case has already been resolved, however your boyfriend might be able to pursue a civil case against them, depending on...

It sounds like this person may have committed the crime of Rape in the First Degree which has no statute of limitations. If the police won't help...

I placed order of protection on my ex girlfriend that lives with me, we are both on the rental lease.She hasn't been served yet

As the complainant (victim) it isn't your obligation to stay away from her, it is her obligation to stay away from you, and she is the one who...

I was ticketed for making an illegal left turn at night in Brooklyn?

I always advise my clients to never plead guilty in NYC. All five boroughs have the TVB which are staffed by judges with no prosecutors. This...

How can i fight an obstruction of justice and a VOP in NY

You need to reach out to an attorney right away so you are represented when you are arraigned on the VOP. Speak with whoever represented you on...

Go to the Clerk of the Court in the courthouse you were in and tell them you would like a Cerificate of Disposition. They will be able to tell you...

How do i get an order of protection lifted

It sounds like there's no criminal action here, so the order of protection must have been issued by the Family Court. You to speak with an...

Can a C&D felony for assault be plea bargained to a lesser of assault ?

It sounds like the top charge is Attempted Assault in the First Degree, which is a class C violent felony, and the second charge is Assault in the...

Can my friend(a minor) press charges against their brother(a minor) and what would the situation be like for the parents?

Yes your friend has the right to contact the police and report what is happening. Depending on the relationship with the parents she may want to...

I was told I am sending messages that are not coming from my phone and I have not done this. Can I prove this??

You can ask your phone company for an itemized list of texts/calls for that time period to show the texts weren't sent by you.