I was arrest at shoplifting for amount of money $999, this my first time,I have court appointment after 3 weeks, what should caI

First, hire a competent attorney that is familiar with immigration proceedings. As a crime involving theft and, therefore, moral turpetude, you...

You can ask, and it would be ideal, but the builder is unlikely to agree to a personal guaranty. Protecting yourself from personal liability is...

Im looking for a lawyer that will help my boyfriend who just won his armed robbery trial to help with a lawsuit.

Under New York's General Municipal Law, you must file a notice of claim before commencing a lawsuit if suing the State, County, village or town. ...

My mother paid me with forged checks, am I going to be brought up on charges?

Unlikely unless you knew checks were forged.

Does attorneys refunds back service fees?

In most states, including New York, there is nonsuch thing as earned upon receipt when it comes to attorneys and flat fees. Attorneys are only...

I was arrested for driving with no license and failure to yield. This was my first offence never been in trouble with the law

It is unlikely you will be sentenced to jail, even if convicted, given this would be your first offense. If you hurt someone in the accident, jail...

Am I required by law to have an attorney when I go to my arraignment? The charge is a DUI, and it is my 3rd DUI.

Yes. If you don't have a private attorney present, the Court should appoint you a standby attorney.

You are entitled to an arraignment on any charge, whether it's a criminal charge or a violation.

What happens if you have a 3 DUI in less then 5 years?

It depends on which state you are in. In New York, for example, if you have a previous misdemeanor DWI conviction and are charged with another...

A judge can consider any crime when deciding what sentence to hand down. However, for purposes of determining applicable sentencing ranges under...