Should I just pay this speeding ticket or fight it?

There are interstate compacts and reciprocity agreements between many states. You must have your attorney look into this and find the specific...

Harassment

I am in New York lawyer but it is of significance to note that if this is a domestic relations type of harassment, our County does not allow...

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

Let’s come to an understanding of joint and several liability. Joint liability is pretty obvious. Several liability requires a little more...

As a technical matter, money that you received directly as a gift, without further restriction, should definitely be your property. And, this is...

Joe is correct. You need to sit down with counsel and explore together what occurred in your case. Community service could be a part of a...

Federal Probation

My experience with this may be dependent upon the custom in my jurisdiction, which is that an attempt at this would be futile until you have served...

Does a felony arrest stop someone from owning a firearm?

A felony conviction involves the forfeiture of certain civil rights, most usually the right to vote and the right to possess a firearm. There are...

I was charged with a Receiving Stolen Property. Charged as a felony. It was a rolex.

I am in New York, but the first requirement here is that the criminal action must be concluded in favor of the accused. What kind of...

I'm going to a lawyer's office for my case, but I no longer have court papers.. It's been years.. Can he still help?

I would expect that your attorney may still have your closed file and would be obligated to provide the information to you. But, lawyers do not...

Do I need a criminal defense attorney?

There is no doubt whatever that you should consult with local counsel who has experience with this charge and is well known to this court, and this...