Can I legally answer "no" to a question, "Have you ever been arrested?"

IF it is legal in the other state, and IF the issue is not thereby governed by NYS law, then you must answer yes to be honest. If you say no and...

The defense attorney can be present in the GJ during his testimony, but can only take notes and cannot object. You are the one doing all the...

What might happen if I refuse the plea bargain?

Refusal of a plea offer means the prosecutor must indict you and then prosecute you through trial. If the prosecutor was exaggerating his...

What steps to take to protect myself from a live in boyfriend with whom i am trying to separate.

Your boyfriend is pretty sick, so you should consider retaining an attorney now to put some landmines out anticipating your boyfriend's false...

What are the realistic chances of having my charges dropped or reduced?

In the mix of things, the charge might be reduced, but that is actually irrelevant unless you would think of pleading guilty. Your version is...

Can a 16 year old make out with a 22 year old in the state of new york

What is "making out?" So long as it does not involve sexual intercourse, oral sex or anal sex, you may be safe, but keep in mind that if it comes...

NYC 165.40

The quality and quantity of evidence is the chief factor in accepting or rejecting a plea offer in the first instance. The sentence imposed is the...

Arrested 8/17/12 Thursday spent night in jail arraigned on Friday 8/18/12 sentence on Thursday 8/8/13. Sentence 5 days do I get

Your dates are mixed up and can't be correct. Try again.

I got a letter for failure to respond to a parking ticket that I never even received (not on car or handed over by a cop).

The officer did officially issue you a ticket, but you took off before he could serve you with it. However, a parking ticket does not have to be...

Do the police need a statement in a murder case

I suspect your statement of "no other evidence" reflects a limited knowledge of what may be evidence, since it comes in all types. A statement is...