I was recently charged with 2nd degree assault. A tape was found that supports my defense. Can I sue and if so on what grounds?

This is a criminal matter, not a civil action, so you cannot sue. You are being charged criminally by the State of New York, thus you need to hire...

What are some ways my friend could get his statements that he gave to the cops thrown out??

Without knowing the circumstances of your friend's statements to the police, it is difficult to submit any rock-solid theories for having his...

Honest to deny a traffic ticket of an offense I DID commit and request a hearing?

The first step you need to take is to contact a local traffic attorney. Regardless of the typographical errors on the ticket, you did receive a...

Do I need a criminal attorney?

Since you were charged with obstruction, you definitely need to hire a local criminal defense attorney. They can file a discovery motion on your...

What kind of attorney should I get?

Based on the facts you've provided, I would speak with a personal injury attorney initially to see if there are grounds for a claim. It is hard to...

Any speeding ticket over 80 mph in Virginia is considered reckless driving, which is a Class 1 Misdemeanor. The maximum penalties can involve jail...

I was caught shoplifting at target. Some of the stuff was for my friend who was with me. She also was caught. What should I do?

Until you meet with a criminal defense attorney in your area, I would not take any action on the civil penalty letter yet. Again, it's prudent to...

Should I have an attorney or would a public defender be ok. 2 Int poss contr subst, and 1 criminal use of communication facilit

Public Defenders do fantastic work. The issue is the volume they deal with on a daily basis. A local Public Defender may have 25 cases on the...