Do I need a lawyer for a cellphone ticket in NYC

If New York City has a no plea reduction policy with cell phone tickets, as many counties in New York state do, I suggest you hire a lawyer to deal...

Sexual abuse in the first degree but not a sex offender?

The answer is that the New York State sex offender regisrty did not come inhto effect until the middle 1990s. if this person was convicted and...

Will this go on my permanent record?

Since no charges where brought against, you will not recieve a permanent record from this. However, the store is keeping a record so that if the...

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

If you have a warrant, you have to turn yourself into the court. Otherwise that warrant will remain on your record. If you have any police contact...

Am I going to be arrested?

First you need to contact an attorney who is familiar with the court where you are charged. Second, if you have a warrant you will need to turn...

My estranged sister has just resurfaced and is facing multiple charges. What are the possible outcomes of this?

Difficult question to answer. To start she is charged with a class D Felony. the maximum that she chould recieve for this charge is 2 and1/3 years...

Can he press charges against me for assault?

Probably unlikely. In New York misdemeanor assault requires a physical injury or substantial pain. If he didn't sustain an injury or substantial...

How can I get my Certificate of Disposition from NYC Court, if I am not a US Citizen and I live outside of US?

You should contact the court to find out how they will provide you a copy of this document to you. I am not aware of any service such as the one...

If i get convicted of E felony dwi how long will it take for me to get my license back if i choose not to do the interlock devic

You want to hire a lawyer in this situation!!!. If you had a B.A.C. of .07, you are not over the legal limit of .08. Although a .07 can clearly...

In New York State the age of consent is 17 years of age. Therefore, anybody over the age of 17 can consent to sexual intercourse, provided that...