It seems like exactly the type of case that would call for a trial. Remember it is the burden of the police to write the proper ticket and prove...

A friend of mine told me about a report called a 'foil' -- a longer internal version of the brief paragraph at the bottom of a

I agree with prior counsel, that the suggestion was likely a freedom of information request. Since you have limited information, such a request may...

Would it be considered statutory rape?

Yes, a 15 year old is below the age to legally consent in NY. It is a defense to statutory rape, but not sexual misconduct if they are within 4...

What are mitigating factors that carry a loy of weight in court?

If there is good reason to show that what happened was a mistake or happened for a legitimate reason. I just wrote an article on my blog at...

I'm a college student who is flying from NYC to Mexico tomorrow, but I just found out I may have an outstanding warrant.

In my area you can call the court and ask if there is a warrant. If there is not a warrant it would eliminate a lot of your worries.

I agree that it is probably aggravated harassment (any communication that tends to annoy or alarm by electronic means) - however, in the thousands...

My boyfriend is incarcerated and had an immigration hold what are the chances of him not getting deported?

If he was not informed about possible immigration consequences when he plead he likely has the ability to withdraw his plea. If he was not informed...

I have a friend who is having relationship issues. he is in the mindset where he thinks that if he has video evidence

lack of consent because of incapacity to consent due to age or mental ability are very scary cases. her dad could force a criminal investigation...

My baby father is in jail for the charges of 220.16 FB (CRIM POSS CONTRL SUBST-3RD B Felony) how many years would he have to do?

B drug felony, without a violent prior felony, would make him eligible for judicial diversion - which is an upfront plea and drug treatment -...

If arrested for 145. crim mischeif& its not that , but something else, how does atty argue in motions about this?

i think the prior answers are generally correct. however, if the value is greater than $250 the proper charge is a felony and the grand jury will...