Overzealous prosecution backs down. Can I sue now?

You can only successfully sue the state for malicious prosecution when you win on the merits (aka, the jury returning a not guilty verdict). A...

What can happen if you get a warrant for failure to appear, in New York ?

You have to make your court dates. Period. If you can't make it, calling in the same day will still get you a bench warrant most of the time. If...

Will this go on my permanent record?

When you say: "they put me in their records" are you talking about the store's records or the police? If the police didn't arrest you or give you...

If he's drinking & driving with kids in the car & gets caught - he'll be facing felony charges. But a regular DWI probably won't warrant a change...

White note demanding i reappear in court even dough i got a adc and was released of charge is that the only time i have to come?

If you got a notice from the court to be there, then be there. If you want to know what it's for, then call the court, but be polite - don't use...

Do i need to go to the riverhead court office?

Any surcharge is in addition to the fines. Some judges will convert it to a civil fine when it's due; others will give a bench warrant if you don't...

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