Your son is not going to juvenile court - he's going to adult court. In NY, once you're over 15, you're no longer a juvenile as far as criminal...

Traffic Law

If the lights were repaired, (even outside the 24 hours window normally given), and you can show that it was not your car - by bringing a copy of...

First Time UPM--What should I do?

If you have no prior ACOD's or convictions, then you are probably eligible for a Marijuana ACOD (CPL 170.56) HOWEVER, if you are thinking about...

Are drugs a mitigating factor in a case of robbery in the first degree???

Voluntary intoxication, whether by drugs and/or alcohol is not a defense, but may be used as a mitigating factor, or may be used as a basis to get...

Felony hearings, do they only occur if a person is still not out on bail???

It depends on the county in which the charges are filed. In Brooklyn, cases are presented to the Grand Jury within the time period required for a...

Do I need a lawyer

Yes you do. As a general rule: if you think you need a lawyer, you need a lawyer. If you are convicted on the felony dwi, then you can expect that...

ACD charge!

Unfortunately, i have seen this happen way too often with ACD's granted under CPL 170.56. Because there is no direct federal equivalent, the...

You should never talk to the police if you are suspected of committing a crime. They will use anything you tell them against you. You should retain...