If there are two offenders, why does only one have to come up with the entire restitution amount?

He shouldn't. The only way I would advise my client to pay the entire amount is if the co defendant couldn't come up with their share and my...

You could also check their website. I recently had a client who had trouble entering Canada due to a DWI conviction. Since you have no...

What happens if you show up to court without an attorney

The judge may require you to get an attorney. If you are indigent the court may assign one to you. Many attorneys, including myself, could...

I was charged with a first degree sex offense.. Serving 10 yrs probation no jail time, I'm on my 8th year. What can/ should I do

If it was a felony it can have major issues on your status. Contact an immigration attorney as soon as possible.

My 19 year old child has ben summoned to court for underage drinking she had a .05 bac level. should she plea not guilty

She absolutely must plead not guilty. You should hire an attorney for your daughter as soon as possible. Zero tolerance arrests can have...

I assaulted a kid that was flirting with a girl I liked. It was a 120.00.01. What can happen to me?

Hire an attorney as soon as possible. As a former Suffolk County prosecutor I know that an orbital fracture will be reviewed by the DA's Office...

I left before the police came to give me a ticket for shoplifting

You will most likely be charged with Petit Larceny, a Class A misdemeanor. The police could arrest you at any time if they have probable cause. ...

Are there grounds for harrassment charges to be filed against me? Will the police and DA take this case. ?

It is possible you could be charged with Aggravated Harassment, but what I think they are preparing for is to charge you with Stalking in the...

Likelihood of a prosecutor picking up a theft case & being found guilty on a "he said she said" evidence?

I've seen people arrested for less unfortunately. Contact an attorney immediately.

165.40 trial

Stolen property is also considered property which has been wrongfully withheld from the owner. The key to a case of CPSP is knowledge that the...