Who decides whether to go for a jury trial or a bench trial?

Ultimately, the decision is the clients to make. However, it would not make any sense to choose a judge vs jury trial without consulting with your...

I disagree that "the answer is surely yes" that you could get it dismissed. However, I agree with all my colleagues that you need an attorney. ...

I had a female spit in my face, what should she be charged with?

She could be charged with harassment in the second degree (a non criminal violation) or assault in the third degree (a class A misdemeanor). I've...

I agree that you should avoid going to the police. If they want to charge you, they will. It is not uncommon for the police to wait to charge...

DWI

At 0.08% BAC you can be charged w VTL 1192.3 "common law" DWI which doesn't have a requirement of being over 0.08. However, it is more likely that...

I agree that the best way to minimize the ticket is to hire an attorney. It is important for a lawyer to negotiate w the district attorney's...

Will i beable to fight this case in court?

Short answer: on your own, no. If you hire a lawyer, perhaps. Nothing is ever guaranteed but you will stand a better chance bringing out the...

I agree with most answers here. The only thing i caution my clients about on an ACD is that you shouldn't just assume it will be sealed just...

I am a photographer in NY. Is it legal to photograph a 16 yr old emancipated minor with a child with guardian permission

I agree. This sounds like a major land mine that should be avoided. It is not worth the potential downside. There are very rigid state and...

Will urban outfitters sue me if I don't pay the civil demand they had their attorneys in Florida send me?

Have you been charged with Petit Larceny? If so, I advise my clients to ignore civil demands of any kind until the underlying criminal case has...