My husband wants to get a job teaching in NYC schools. 12 years ago he was arrested and convicted of pot pos. Can he be hired?

Assuming the crime was simple possession of marijuana and was a misdemeanor, he should hire an attorney in NYC to try to get the record expunged. I...

I have a Possession of Marijuana Conviction set aside, what does this mean?

I assume you entered into a plea of guilty to possession of marijuana and were referred to a marijuana education course, and upon completion your...

Withdrawing a guilty plea, court appointed lawyer wouldn't ask for reason continuance or reason for denial of deferred pros.

It is very difficult to withdraw a guilty plea to a felony in this state. I assume you had an attorney, I assume you are over 18 and can read and...

Must a defense lawyer present evidence at the start of or before the trial? Or present it as the defense unfolds?

In a criminal jury trial, the defense attorney would have received and reviewed the discovery (evidence provided by the prosecutor) PRIOR to...

The law governing Alcohol Intoxication is KRS 222.202: § 222.202. Offenses of alcohol intoxication or drinking alcoholic beverages in a public...

Assuming you purchased a vehicle and have proof of the sale, and the seller has not transfered title to you yet (and you have paid for the car per...

Your question is "can you be charged" yet you say the police said she filed a complaint. I'm confused. Have you been arrested? Have you been cited...

Can thay sencing me on that day if my layer does not show for court

I am unsure of your question. If the question is " can a judge sentence you on the scheduled date for a sentencing hearing if your lawyer is not...

I counsel all my clients to close their facebook accounts if they have one. Law enforcement and probation officers DO review these social media...

I was handcuffed mugshots and finger printed and was not read my right in ohio and then put in a holding cell for a hour is this

If you were lawfully arrested, most all arrest procedures require that you be placed in handcuffs to protect the officer and to detain you since...