I was assaulted several years ago we haven't gone to trial, how do I know if my legal rep is competent in providing restitution

I would suggest you retain a civil attorney, who can assist you in filing a personal injury claim against the individual who injured you as well as...

Changing my police statement in a DV case?

You should seek the advice of an attorney ASAP and with your attorney present, speak to the ADA prosecuting the case about a possible dismissal or...

If your husband is alleging you violated an order of protection by sending him emails, you may likely be charged with criminal contempt in Criminal...

My son has the charges of roberry in the first degree b felony violent whats the jail time they can offer him?

If he pleads to the top charge and is sentenced as a youthful offender, the minimum sentence is 1-3 years and the maximum sentence is 1 1/3 to 4...

Enough time to send in the ticket? just a simple question.

It's not a dumb question. Yes, mail it in as soon as possible and plead not guilty; it will still be accepted. If you received the ticket in...

Most orders of protection specify that you must stay away from the petitioner's home, business, place of employment, school and person. I have...

I got a speeding ticket in bronx going North on hutchings park way i was driving 77 and speed limit 50 I never got tkt

You are charged with a 6 point speeding violation. If the ticket if returnable to New York City Traffic Violations Bureau, they do not plea...

Is there anything I can do about a speeding ticket 74 in a 50?

Depends where you got the ticket. In many jurisdictions, attorneys are able to plea down the number of points you receive. On numerous occasions,...

Criminal mischeaf in the forth degree. PLEASE HELP

If you are charged with criminal mischief 4, you are very lucky. If damage to property is between $250 - $1000, criminal mischief 3 is usually...

Domestic violence

If there is no supporting deposition signed by the complainant, the charge is insufficient. If such is the case, the prosecution has 90 days to...