It is a very serious crime. At the least you could be looking at the crime of Aggravated Assault which is a felony of the first degree with a...

If a minor were to be questioned by police about a crime that had been committed, do they need to have a gaurdian present?

It doesn't sound like the minor child was a suspect in a crime so there is no specific requirement that a parent or guardian be present. If the...

The Commonwealth has up to two years from the original date of the crime to refile the charge. It is suggested that you keep a low profile and hope...

My background check shows retail theft from when I was a minor. How is this so?

It was probably a summary offense so a citation would have been issued. You most likely paid a fine and the case was over. The good news is that...

I was charged with conspiracy to manufacture, deliver or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance.

You need to hire an experienced criminal attorney who has to start at the preliminary hearing putting together a vigorous defense. The law is clear...

What is the charges for criminal trespss

Attorney Clifton sited the controlling statute. You may have defenses so hire an experienced criminal attorney.

IS IT POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN SENTANCED TO A YEAR IN A STATE PRISON TO GET WORK RELEASE?

There is no work release, however, there is good time if it was designated on his sentencing sheet. The attorney who represented in court would be...

Got pulled over for speeding with marijuana in the glove compartment which fell out but no speeding ticket was issued

Your "defense" won't help you. You need an experienced criminal attorney who should assist you with a first time offenders program if you are a...

I've been in court since July 2012 for a work related petit larceny misdemeanor. Can it be dismissed bc of timeframe limits

Since this is a New York case you should redirect your question to a New York criminal attorney. It sounds like a minor offense and you should...

Do police always have to read you your rights when being arrested?

The police actions are not considered a false arrest. Miranda warnings become necessary and an important issue if the police attempted to take a...