What are the penalties in a Criminal case for an arrest made without a warrant?

I agree with my colleagues that you should discuss this issue with an attorney. The short answer is: it depends. It really depends on a bunch of...

My son was pulled over by 4 police cars after he parked and was getting out of car with 2 friends. Police told him they saw him

Wow there's a lot going on there. I agree that your son needs a DWI attorney ASAP. Now is the time to hire somebody because several things need...

Can a store demand payment for a civil claim fore court date for petty larceny?

I agree with other lawyers here--don't pay the civil penalty. I will assume that the items were not recovered at the scene (if they were then the...

Can a "Smart Phone" be used as a instrument or object of a threat as a weapon? (ie: "I will call the cops on you!") A threat?

If you're referring to the violation Harassment in the 2nd degree --what you describe is not a threat under the law. If you used the phone in a...

I agree with the others --if you are charged with a crime--hire a lawyer. Here's why: evidence law and discovery rules in NY are very complex. ...

I have an apperance date for a posesion charge and i want to know how serious that is and will it stay on my record? job resumes

I do not agree that an ACD (adjournment in contemplation of dismissal) is a foregone conclusion. It depends on the prosecutor. Are they common?...

Antiquated traffic ticket, suspended license, suspension lift fee

I agree that you should get a lawyer. It is good that the suspension is lifted, but it should not be contingent on your pleading guilty to...

Do I have a good chance of this charge being dropped?

I think it is unlikely the charge will be dropped without some effort by your attorney. Walmart seems to be the hub of all Petit Larceny in most...

Shoplifting (i.e. Petit Larceny in NY) is a Class A misdemeanor --unless the charge was reduced to a violation, say Disorderly Conduct, or you were...

What should be my next course of action? (details below)

I agree with my colleagues. You need an attorney. Although It may be likely that the prosecutor offers a good plea deal right out of the gate,...