What can I do to get a new court appointed attoney?

You do not automatically get another attorney - you cannot fire the attorney appointed. The court will have to relieve that attorney based upon...

How do I challenge a charge?

If I understand your posting - JR WAS caught with a fireman - so let's deal with that charge - and you need to hire an attorney to represent him -...

What will I most likely get after being charged with petit larceny first offense

Hire an attorney to represent you - many jurisdictions in NY have "shoplifting" programs for offenders - if they offer it - you take it and then...

STOP posting details here - there is no confidentiality and prosecutors often look at what is posted. It does not matter what you thought her age...

A conviction for any of the following offenses will result in an automatic Drive's License suspension: Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug...

What does it mean for the district attorney to keep passing my case at docket call

It means that the DA's office is not ready on that date to proceed and the case - as you are finding out - is just being adjourned. Ask your...

Would I get in trouble if my roommate gets caught with marijuana?

I join my fellow contributors in the advice given. Find a place of your own - as has already been explained - calling the police is only going...

How can I find my misdemeanor case information from 7 years ago to get it expunged?

You can go to the court where your case took place and go to the clerk's office and get a copies of the final disposition. BUT - if you pleased...

I got arrested on marijuana possession charge and have to take a pretrial/ urine lab test. What drugs to they test for?

It depends upon the test - but you should be in touch with your lawyer this morning!! Most court UA tests usually detect these substances.

Will my juvenile arrests show up for background check at hospital?

It should not - juvenile records are not usually a part of a background check but a state agency may find it. As Mr. St. Julian states - see an...