Do i need a lawyer if i get caught smoking in public?

If you were caught smoking in public, you could have been charged either with a violation or a B misdemeanor. Based upon your immigration concerns,...

First, you do need an attorney as the petit larceny charge carries a possible punishment of one year in jail or three years of probation. However,...

His charge carries a possible punishment of one year in jail or three years of probation, so he should definitely get an attorney. Since the charge...

I was never read my miranda rights. Do i have a leg to stand on?

The failure to read you your Miranda Rights will not help you here. If there were any incriminating statements made by you, you would be entitled...

Burglary...stealing mail. Help

You definitely need to speak with an attorney. Opening the neighbor's mail could be pursued Federally, but based on the facts you stated, almost...

How about if you were locked up for something else and then find out that you have a warrant for not attending community service

If the warrant is from a court in the same county, they will transport you while still in custody to the court that issued the warrant for that...

Do the Court appointed lawyers fight a good case in comparison to the Private Attorneys?

Regardless of profession, some people are better at their jobs then others. The same is true of attorneys. I will say that generally public...

If your case was dismissed and sealed then by operation of law, the arresting agency should destroy your fingerprints and mugshot, without any...

What penalties can I expect to face for a chemical refusal in ny?

The result of the criminal charge has nothing to do with the refusal hearing. If the DMV Hearing Examiner believes that the police read you the...

Should I sign the papers?

I practice regularly in Buffalo City Court and am actually there tomorrow morning. I would advise you not to go into the station. If he typed the...