Providing false info to the police is a crime. You are not required to answer their questions, but you can't lie.

My daughter is 16 years old she is pregnant with her 20 year old boyfriends child. can he be charged with a crime.

The age of consent in NY is 17. Yes, he can be charged.

How do I get them to do it? Do I file a motion or just talk to defense?

Talk to defense lawyer first. He may agree with need for competency eval. If not, file a motion. But the standard for competency is extremely...

If a person with schizophrenia commits a sexual crime before he is diagnosed and medicated, is that taken into account?

His history of mental illness should definitely be taken into consideration. Mental illness may be a basis for a defense depending on the intent...

I got indicted and have not yet recieved it

You will get a court date or else will be arrested on the indictment. Then you will see the indictment. Whether you go to jail depends on what...

Why would a federal lawyer not be communicating with his/her client?

It may be that the appointed lawyer is not talking to the client because there is nothing new to say. If the friend was arrested on a complaint,...

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My 18 your old son was an accessory to shoplifting, should he plead guilty?

Carrying the bag is shoplifting. Before pleading guilty, however, he needs an attorney to help negotiate the best result possible. Whether or not...

I want to remove false charges pressed against me

If you have already been deported it will not be easy to get approval for your return. You need to consult with an immigration lawyer. If you...

Can they?

You definitely need an attorney. There is no question that they can use against you anything you said. You claim that the officer forced you to...

I stole a 20.00 shirt, the warrant is going in on Wednesday and my mom is turning me in, What can I expect?

We all make stupid mistakes when we are young. The trick is to learn from them. Meanwhile, don't be too scared. This is a minor offense for...